Question

Examine the life of the farmers in the feudal society.

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Describe the land ownership system during feudal Europe
   • King owned the land.
   • King provided land to the lords.
   • Farmers did not own land.
2. Describe the hardships faced by farmers
   • Had to work on the land of the lords.
   • Their lifestyle was not better than slaves.

Solution:

• During feudal Europe, the King was the owner of the entire land in his Kingdom and enjoyed the highest strata of society.
• The King distributed the land among the lords in exchange for their military services. These lords also enjoyed a high position.
• The farmers stood at the lowest stratum of the feudal society. The farmers did not own any land.
• Therefore, the farmers were compelled to work in fields and houses of the lords.
• The life of farmers during feudal Europe is compared to slaves.