Chapter Six - The Medieval Period - Terms Flashcards
What was a fief?
A area of land given by the king to a noble/Lord, who in return promised to fight for the king.
What was the feudal system?
The system of land ownership in the Middle Ages.
What was a motte?
The hill(sometimes man-made) on which a castle was built.
What was a Bailey?
The courtyard of a medieval castle.
What was the moat?
A deep ditch, sometimes filled with water, that was dug around the walls of a castle.
What was the keep?
A large square tower.
What was the portcullis?
A large iron gate that could be pulled over the entrance to a castle during an attack.
What was a turret?
A small tower built on a castle wall.
What was the Barbican?
A defensive gatehouse at the entrance of a castle.
What was fosterage?
A common medieval practice whereby the Lord and lady sent their children to other noble families to supervise their upbringing.
What was hawking?
A form of hunting whereby birds of prey were trained to hunt for small animals.
What was the manor?
The land owned by a Lord.
What was the demense?
The land the Lord kept to himself.
What was a page?
A boy in the first stages of training to be a knight. He was thought how to read and write, good manners, and basic fighting skills.
What was a squire?
A boy in the second stage of training to be a knight. He accompanied a full knight, was taught how to fight properly, and looked after the knight’s horse and his armour.
