The primary characteristic of a feudal society is the exchange of land for services.
The overlord will grant the vassal a land in exchange for the vassal's services. Services like fighting beside the lord in terms of war. Vassals have their own men and since the vassal is at the service of the overlord, his men is also at the service of the overlord.
Answer: A representative democracy are citizens who elect leaders who make decisions on their behalf. A direct democracy are citizens that meet together and make decisions via a vote.
Explanation:
1. Prehistoric hunter gathers
2. Prehistoric farmers
3. The Celts
4. The Romans
5. The Anglo Saxons
6. The Vikings
7. The Anglo Saxons again
8. The Normans
And then the Dutch got the throne through marriage and then the Germans with the House of Hanover.
The Nile River was predictable and flooded yearly. This allowed the Egyptians to build early irrigation systems and save the flood water for growing season, when they needed it most. It was their water supply and allowed them to transition from hunting and gathering to an agricultural production system. However, there was drought for a period of time and the Nile didn't flood. This again shaped their society as the pharoah was weakened and they were able to be conquered by nomads.