Anglo-Saxon-31-41 Flashcards
1
Q
Succession
A
The process that decides who should be the next king or queen
2
Q
Regent
A
person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor
3
Q
Disinherit
A
To prevent an heir receiving money, property or a title at the death of the previous holder
4
Q
Shield wall
A
military tactic
5
Q
Motte and Bailey
A
Type of castle
6
Q
Feudal system
A
Social system
7
Q
Harrying
A
Persistently carrying out attacks on an enemy.
8
Q
Forfeit
A
lose something as a punishment
9
Q
Tenure
A
landholding and landownership
10
Q
Vassal
A
Someone who held their land in return for services
