The Middle Ages Feudalism Kings Nobles Church Officials

The Middle Ages: Feudalism Kings Nobles Church Officials Knights Serfs

What does each card mean? (1) King: (1) Nobles: (1) Church Officials: (4) Knights: (14) Serfs:

= Something of value: Money/Land/ Property/Food /Products

What you start with: Kings: #40 Nobles: #15 Church Officials: #20 Knights: #10 Serfs: #5

Position Current M&M Total Kings give land to nobles – 8 M&Ms King 32 Nobles 23 Church 20 Officials Knights 10 Serfs 5

Nobles pay knights to protect manor in land (fief) – 2 M&Ms per Knight Position Current M&M Total King 32 Nobles 15 Church 20 Officials Knights 12 Serfs 5

Serfs must pay Nobles taxes for living on the manor – each serf give 3 M&Ms to Noble Position Current M&M Total King 32 Nobles 57 Church 20 Officials Knights 12 Serfs 2

Knights provide protection for everyone (supplies) – 2 M&Ms per knight to teacher Position Current M&M Total King 32 Nobles 57 Church 20 Officials Knights 10 Serfs 2

Noble must pay a loyalty tax to the King – 17 M&Ms Position Current M&M Total King 49 Nobles 40 Church 20 Officials Knights 10 Serfs 2

The Church asks its follower to tithe (make an offering of 10 percent of your income) – you need to do this to go to heaven!!! Position Current M&M Total King 49 Nobles 40 Church 20 Officials Knights 10 Serfs 2

Position Current M&M Total King tithes 5 M&Ms 44 Nobles 40 Church 25 Officials Knights 10 Serfs 2

Position Current M&M Total The Noble tithes 4 M&Ms King 44 Nobles 36 Church 29 Officials Knights 10 Serfs 2

Position Current M&M Total The Knights tithe 1 M&M each King 44 Nobles 36 Church 33 Officials Knights 9 Serfs 2

Position Current M&M Total Serfs tithe 1 M&M each King 44 Nobles 36 Church 47 Officials Knights 9 Serfs 1

Remember: Kings, Nobles, & Knights would not have felt sorry for serfs… therefore… NO SHARING!!!!