Question

Describe the basic structure of feudalism and how this leads to a “pyramid of loyalty.” (Site 1)

Answer 1

Explanation:

The lord gives the vassal an income-yielding fief (fehu-od in Frankish, the basis of the word 'feudal'). ... A pyramid of loyalty is thus created, in which each man - except at the very top and bottom - is a vassal to one lord and a lord to several vassals. At the very peak of European feudal society is the population.