The main characteristics of feudalism are the following:
- The emergence of the vassalage relationship between a feudal lord and his vassals.
- Society is divided into three social classes: the nobility, the clergy, the Third Estate, and the typical estate.
- The construction of walled castles.
- The economy is based on agriculture and livestock.
- Frequent wars over disputed territories.
- The payment of taxes.
- The Catholic Church is a great source of power.
- The decentralization of political power.
