4 - Feudalism and Government KEYWORDS

Question 1

Act of Homage

Answer 1

A vassel would kneel to show their loyalty.

Question 2

Castellans

Answer 2

People who looked after the Royal castles and forests. May be performed by the sheriff or the local Lord.

Question 3

Ecclesiastical

Answer 3

Off or relating to the church.

Question 4

Freemen

Answer 4

A tenant worker who was free and paid rent for their land – rather than giving service. They could move on to other villages or towns if they wanted.

Question 5

Hundreds

Answer 5

What shires were split into.

Question 6

Lord of the Manor

Answer 6

The owner of the Manor house and the land in the village (and possibly surrounding areas).

Question 7

Marcher lords

Answer 7

The border regions of England were known as the matches. The Lords who controlled them.

Question 8

Manor

Answer 8

The area of land controlled by a Lord – the Lord of the Manor.

Question 9

Service

Answer 9

Done in return for land, not paying, doing jobs.

Question 10

SheriffTasks?

Answer 10

Sheriffs were a barons deputy. Tasks: making annual payments to the King, collecting tax and raising armies.

Question 11

Shires

Answer 11

The origin of the word sheriff.

Question 12

Tenants

Answer 12

A person who occupies land or property owned by another.

Question 13

Oath of Fealty

Answer 13

A promise to be faithful to the Lord and serve him, this was a religious act.