Give an example of how a feudal community in Europe during the Middle Ages might have functioned. Make sure your answer includes the exchange of land as well as the individuals and groups of people involved.

Question

Sentence frame: The way the feudal system in Europe worked is
. The lord would
and the serfs/peasants would have to

Use the sentence frame

Answer 1

The way the feudal system in Europe worked is that the lord would grant land to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service. The vassal would then divide the land amongst the serfs/peasants who would provide labor and goods in return for protection and a place to live.