Introduction
You are a member of a wealthy family in tenth century England. The Roman Empire has long since fallen and feudalism is now prevalent in England. Your family seeks to become the vassals to Lord Whinesalot. As vassals you'll get land, protection, knights, power and wealth. In return you must provide the lord with loyalty, taxes, and soldiers when he is at war.

Essential Questions

• What is the importance of religion and other ideological commitments in history?

•  Why is it important to learn about the values and beliefs of a people?

•  Why should we understand the close relationship between social and political systems, understand the close relationship between society and the law, understand comparative political systems?