The knight is also linked to the Catholic faith and its promotion. The figure of the knight appears to serve the king and conquer territories for the Kingdom he serves.Economic growth took place through wars, since by winning them, they conquered territories that could be exploited to produce more food or goods for the kingdom.Political, legal, and economic powers were administered only by feudal lords and clergy.The servants paid tribute in species to the nobles for the right to live on their lands or for clergy maintenance.Wealth came from agriculture and livestock.In the feudal period in Europe, many castles and forts were built to protect the nobility from external enemy invaders from other territories.There was no class mobility, whoever was born a servant died a servant. Society was divided into three strata.The king or emperor was the highest authority.
