Feudal System during the Middle Ages
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The king is on top of the pyramid. He gave land away to the people in exchange for protection from the nobles.
The nobles are next on the pyramid. They were the people who were in charge of the knights.
The knights were on next on the pyramid. The knights were the people who protected the king. They were soldiers of the land.
Peasants were the lowest level of society. The peasants were heavily taxed, hardworkers, and produced the land. The lord offered them a place to live.
The nobles are next on the pyramid. They were the people who were in charge of the knights.
The knights were on next on the pyramid. The knights were the people who protected the king. They were soldiers of the land.
Peasants were the lowest level of society. The peasants were heavily taxed, hardworkers, and produced the land. The lord offered them a place to live.