5.5 Flashcards
1
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Feudal system
A
medieval government system based on the bond between a lord an his vassal
2
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Fief
A
the land a lord lent to a vassal
3
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Nobles
A
the most important lords that served under a king
4
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Pledge fealty
A
to swear loyalty
5
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Knights
A
vassals who became military specialists
6
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Manorial system
A
system in which lords provided security to their serfs in return for their servuces
7
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Manor
A
large piece of adjoining land
8
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Domain
A
Large farmhouse where the lord lived
9
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Serfs
A
farmers who depended entirely on their lord and were not allowed to lae the domain
10
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Self-sufficient
A
when people are able to produce everything they need themselves
