Chapter 13 Section 2-4 Flashcards
Fief
an estate granted to a vassal by a lord under the feudal system in medieval Europe
Lord
land owner, granted land called a fief
Vassal
person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services
Knight
armored warrior who fought on horseback
Serf
medieval peasant legally bound to live on a lord’s estate
Manor
lord’s estate in feudal Europe
Tithe
family’s payment of 1/10 of its income to a church
Chivalry
Knights code of conduct
Tournament
a mock battle between groups of knights
Troubadour
a medieval poet and musician who traveld from place to place, entertaining people with songs of courtly love
Clergy
religious officials
Sacrament
important religious ceremonies
Canon Law
Church Law, in matters such as marriage and religious practices
Holly Roman Empire
an empire established in Europe in the 10th century A.D., originally consisting mainly of lands in what is n ow Germany and Italy
Peace of God
decree of the Church which forbade fighting on weekends and holydays