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

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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
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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.

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