Feudal Society

2. How did land ownership become tied to military service?
Charles Martel began giving his soldiers fiefs, or estates, as a reward for their service and loyalty. Trough this the soldiers got the income, to buy horses and and battle equipment

3. How did nobles become so powerful?
Before long, the Kings began (because they were so weak), to depend on the nobles for food, horses, and soldiers. Some nobles grew more powerful than the king and became independent rulers. They gained the right to collect taxes and to enforce the law in their areas. Many nobles raised armies and coined their own money.

4. What were some duties of a vassal?
Vassals had to help his lord in battle, they had to make payments for their lords, and had to attend the lord's court. They had to provide food and entertainment