Location:
Medieval Europe between the ninth and fifteenth centuries.
Political Characteristics:
Feudalism emerged due to the absence of political power and the necessity of administer effectively large portions of territor.
Economic Characteristics:
Agriculture was the main part of feudalism, since it was based on reciprocal exchange of lands for agriculture.
Social Characteristics:
King, Lords or barons, Knights and Peasants.Cultural Characteristics:
King: Ceremonial power. Appointed lords or barons. Lords or barons provided money and knights to the king and the king provided land to them. Knights provided protection and military service to the lords, who provided land to them. Peasants provided food rvices when demanded.The knights granted them land
Important Characters:
King, Barons, Knights
Sources:
Annenberg Foundation(2011).Feudal Life.
Consultado en junio 15, 2011 en
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