a vassal is not a knoight cause the vassal provide military services in exchange for land
Kings and queens were at the top. After them were lords and ladies. Then came knights and vassals. The lowest class was made up of peasants and serfs
they were valuable in case prtection was needed
Kings depended on their nobles and vassals to provide knights and soldiers for their armies. These nobles and vassals were granted land in exchange for military service and loyalty to the king.
If the peasants were on a lord's property, then they were under knights of the vassals.
__________ were peasants who worked land for a lord in medieval Europe. a. Vassals b. Surfs c. Fiefs d. Knights
In 1066, the number of knights in England was relatively small compared to the total population, estimated to be around 5,000 to 10,000 knights. The feudal system was in its early stages, and knights were primarily vassals to the nobility, serving in exchange for land. Following the Norman Conquest, the number of knights increased as William the Conqueror distributed land to his followers, leading to a more structured knightly class in England.
The knights were fuedal lords that owned land. They would have fuedal relationships with vassals under them. The would give the vassals land in return for service.Usually army service but sometimes food.
warriors who fought on horseback were called knights
vassals
King comands everybody below him
Knights and vassals held significant responsibilities within the feudal system. Knights were expected to serve their lords in military capacities, providing protection and engaging in warfare when called upon. Vassals, on the other hand, were obligated to manage the land granted to them, ensuring its productivity and providing military support, loyalty, and tribute to their lords in exchange for protection and land tenure. Both roles emphasized loyalty, service, and the maintenance of social order.
Feudalism is simply the exchange of land (fief), between the nobles (lords) and the knights (vassals) for military protection.