Feudal era

Pope

King and Queen

Lords and Ladies

Knights

Merchants

Peasants/Serfs

The pope preformed religious activities and controlled the King and Queen.

The King and Queen controlled everything, King had more power over the land, but the lady controlled more laws and chores.

Lords and Ladies governed land given to them by the King and Queen. Usually split the land up among Stewards.

Knights protected the King and Queen in exchange for good pay and food. Tortured enemies for information and controlled slaves and serfs

Merchants sold goods to people in the manor and beyond. Preached the quality and quantity of their goods, but overpriced them.

Serfs were unable to leave the manor without permission, Toiled all day, very poor/impoverished