Medieval Feudal System

King and Queen

Nobles and Lords

Gave land to

Supplied the army in return

Knights and Vassals

Gave land to

Fought for

Serfs

Peasants

Offered protection

Paid rent and worked for

The king and queen were the highest of the four classes. made the laws, they also gave a piece of land- called a fief- to the lesser nobility.

The lords and nobles were the second highest class. In return for the fief given by the king, they supplied the royal army with soldiers and horses. The nobles and lords also gave part of the fief they were given to the knights and vassals.

The vassals and knights were the third class. They fought for the nobles in return for the land they were given, therefore supplying the army.

The peasants and serfs were the lowest class. They worked for the knights and vassals, and paid rent to them.

In return for their work, the knights and vassals offered protection for the serfs and peasants.

THE MEDIVAL FEUDAL SYSTEM

The Medieval Feudal System consisted of four categories. King and Queen, Nobles and Lords, Knights and Vassals, and Peasants and Serfs.