Ask Mr. Donn
about
The Middle Ages
Question:
What was feudalism?
Answer:
Under the feudal system everyone served someone above them. The feudal system was based on a pyramid of vassals. A vassal meant some one who serves. At the bottom and making up most of the pyramid were the peasants. The next layer up were the knights. The next layer up were the nobles and officials. The king was at the peak, at the very top of the pyramid. Feudalism