History The Feudal System Questions
The Feudal System responded to external threats by relying on a hierarchical structure of lords and vassals. In times of danger, lords would call upon their vassals to provide military service and protection. This system allowed for a decentralized defense mechanism, where each lord was responsible for protecting their own lands and providing soldiers for the overall defense of the kingdom. Additionally, castles were built as fortified structures to serve as defensive strongholds against external threats.