CHAPTER 4
Feudalism and Paternalism in England
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
List and explain the features of the four institutions of society under feudalism.
OUTLINE OF CHAPTER
I. The Features of Feudalism
II. Dynamic Relations of Feudalism
KEY TERMS
Christian paternalist ethic
Judeo
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Christian moral code as interpreted in the medieval period
conservative
the buyer at a rate that was just sufficient to maintain the seller at his customary or traditional
ANSWERS TO END OF CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
List and explain the features of the four institutions of society under feudalism.
1. State the features of the four institutions under feudalism and explain how they are
different from those in slave society.
Slave Society Feudalism
2. What are the sources of serfs?
3. Why did feudal lords change from slave labor to serf labor?
Landowners felt that the serf would have a greater stake in the land than would the slave.
4. How did the lords control the serfs?
The lords used military force as well as tradition and religious teachings to control the
serfs.
5. How did religion play a role in inhibiting the technological and scientific advancement?
6. What is the impact of the church and religion in feudal society?
7. Discuss the status of women in feudal society.
8. Discuss the role of the church as a landowner in feudalism.
Explain the concept and evolution of Christian paternalism and its role in supporting
feudalism.
9. How does a system of Christian paternalism compare to the pattern of a typical family?
Who fills each role?
Those in positions of power and wealth have fatherly or paternalistic obligations toward
10. What are the duties and obligations of the wealthy?
The wealth had a duty care for the poor. Those with wealth were under an obligation to
11. In the movie Wall Street, Mic
the response to this statement by people who adhere to the idea of Christian paternalism?
Greed was condemned. The acquisitive, individualistic person was considered the very
12. What role does tradition play in feudal society? How did this affect development of trade
and commercial interests?
13. e idea of a just price play in the context of
feudalism and Christian paternalism?
A just price was one that would compensate the seller for his efforts in transporting the
14. What is usury? How is usury related to the idea of a just price?
Usury is the lending of money at interest or lending money at exorbitant or illegal rates
15. Does being poor necessarily mean you are righteous person?