12,1,20 Flashcards
1
Q
vassal
A
someone who owns land on condition of being loyal to the lord of the land
2
Q
homage
A
to pay homage is to recognise a person as ur boss on matters
3
Q
fealty / oath of fealty
A
declaration of loyalty to someone
4
Q
forfeiture
A
when u base your land through wrongdoing
5
Q
king
A
highest / most power
6
Q
lords
A
second / below the king. gave protection to serfs in exchange for work, and gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty.
7
Q
vassals / knights
A
third / below lords. -elite military members. - training: page, squire, knight-code + chivalry.
8
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peasants
A
lowest / least power. worked for lords in exchange for protection.
