1. The Feudal System

2. God
Made all the rules
People feared
Highest source of authority

3. King Divine Right of Kings In charge of lords
The king speaks God’s will
People are appointed to roles
Moving to different role is evil
In charge of lords

4. Lord Manage the manor Not owners of the land Take care of the serfs
Fairly easy life

5. Serf Peons of the manor Work long and hard
Provide for the family and the lord
Use inferior tools to farm
sticks
Part of the land

6. Reciprocal Obligation
Serfs provide food for the lord
Lord provides protection for the serf
Poor harvest---lord must share food supply with serfs

7. Rights of Usufruct Serfs were considered part of the manor
Serfs guaranteed land to farm
Church owns land, but lords were responsible for the manor

8. The Manor Plot of land Farming was the main focus
Serfs work and provide food
Roads between manors were in poor condition (communication/travel was limited)
Poor living conditions