Feudal Society in Europe Flashcards
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Feudalism
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Political and military system based on the exchange of land for military service
2
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Nobles
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- Lords are given land by their rulers in exchange for military service
- Had small armies of their own made up of knights
3
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Manors
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Consisted of the lord’s house and the peasants living around it. Each manor was self-sufficient
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Serfs
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Were bound to the land . They gave their lords part of their harvest in return for the use of the land and other services they needed. Lords protected serfs from attacks by outsiders.