Medieval social pyramid – Flashcards
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Who was second from the top in the medieval society social structure?
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The second group from the top of the social pyramid was the lords (vassals to the king).
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Who was the second from the bottom in the social pyramid?
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The people who were second from the bottom were the knights (vassals to lords).
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Who was at the bottom of the social pyramid?
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The people who were at the bottom of the social pyramid were the peasants (serfs).
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Who were knights and what did they do?
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Knights only made a small percent of the population and in the pyramid however they play a important role. Through the pyramid, many were given grants of land with that gave that came the responsibility to protect the people.
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