Feudalism.
Location.
Feudalism was a Medieval Europe political, social, economical system comprised of a set of reciprocal legal and military obligations among nobles and villains.
Political Characteristics.
Feudalism emerged due to the absence of political power and the necessity of administer effectively large portions of territory (fief or feudum during the Roman Empire).
Economic Characteristics.
It was based on giving land or services in exchange of something.
Social 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 and services when demanded. The knights granted the land.
Cultural Characteristics.
Castles.
Important Characters.
The Pope, the King, the Lords, The Knights, and The peasants.
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