Ch. 6 Knights Flashcards
The 100 years following the fall of Rome’s empire between ancient history and modern times.
Middle Ages
A system of land ownership where a wealthy landowner gives a portion of land to another in return for loyalty, military or economic service.
Feudalism
Vassals: Less ______ _________ who _______ a _____ in return for ________.
Less wealthy nobles who served a lord in return for land.
Land given to vassals by a lord
Fief
Serfs: ______ _________ who do the _______ of the ___________.
Common people who do the work of the manor.
Truce of God: No _______ on ________ or the _______ ________.
No fighting on sabbath or the holy days.
The protection of women, children, priests, and merchants from the effects of war.
Peace of God
Right of Sanctuary: _________ found in the _______ for __________.
Safety found in the church for fugitives
Page: _______ boys ages __-__.
Nobel boys ages 7-14.
Noble boys ages 14-21.
Squire
Noble boys ages 21 and up.
Knight
Manorialism: An ______ system where _______ and _______ _____ live and ____ the same ______ called a _____ to _____ toward being ______-________
An economic system where nobles and common people live and farm the same land called a manor to work tword being self-sufficient.
Heraldry: also called a _______ __ ____ used to ______ a _______ in _______.
also called a “coat of arms” used to identify a knight in battle.
A requirement for knights to show courtesy, courage, loyalty, respect, and good manners.
Chivalry
