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The middle ages was an interesting time. It was harsh and cruel for peasants and great for monarchs, lords, and nobleman. Their society was based on the feudal system. On the top were the monarchs. Next was the lords or nobleman. They got land from the lord and built manors and fields on it. The peasants would live their and work out on the fields. The knights defended the manor and the village.
The lords in villages had the most power. They went to the king to beg for land and then gave peasants the job maintaining it. There work was hard and they worked for many hours everyday. Their pay was a place at the manor and 2 meals a day. Next were the knights, their role was to protect their village and participate in war games such as jousting. They also had to take religious training. If the village were to be attacked the knights would protect the manor which was a safe place for all in the village. Next to the knights was the merchants. They went and traded in far away places and brought everything back to sell to the villagers. At the bottom was the peasants. They worked hard for little pay. Few owned land and fewer owned homes. The worst thing is that you're born into your role and nothing changes.
