Feudalism Quest
your job in this WebQuest is to learn as much as you can about the government in the middle ages called Feudalism. The links below will help you discover information about this governmental system. You should fill out the part of your worksheet for this quest - BUT beyond this quest you will also be required to make a chart or poster showing how a Feudal government works. (See below for what will be required information on your chart or poster)
Each of the following websites will have information about Feudal government Search each and find as much information as possible.
If any of the provided websites do not provide enough information for your project use any of the following search engines to help you find more information
Website # 1 is called "Government in the Middle Ages" this website offers easy to understand information about the feudal government
Website # 2 is called "The Middle Ages: The Feudal System" This website has a little more detail than #1 and has some links to click with in the site to help you on your quest.
Website # 3 is called "CastleXplorer - a Short History of Castles" and although it tells a lot about the history of castles it has a wonderful paragraph on this page about the breakdown of the feudal system. (you might want to also use this website for Quest # 2.
Poster/Chart requirements 
For a printable version of this rubric click on the knight
You will create a chart – or poster that explains the Feudal system in Medieval times.
You should include a way of showing how the Feudal system worked – for example who had the most power in this government.
You will be graded on the following:
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TITLE OF CHART/POSTER · This poster or chart must have a title to explain the purpose |
5 POINTS |
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GRAPHIC DISPLAY OF INFORMATION · This will include showing who hold what kinds of power in this government
· What kind of responsibility does each have does a serf have responsibility to a king or to the Lord of the manor?) |
30 POINTS |
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YOUR NAME · Make sure you have your name on the poster/chart – if not you will lose points |
5 POINTS |
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TURNED IN ON TIME · When your work is turned in on time you will be given 5 points. Turn it in one day late you lose 5 points. Turn it in two days late you lose half of all points. Turn it in more than 2 days late you lose ALL points
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5 POINTS |
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TOTAL POINTS |
50 Points |
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