Feudalism Flashcards
Which feudal group made up the vast majority of people in Europe?
Serfs/Peasants
What was the agreement between a lord and a serf?
The serf worked for and fed the lord. The lord protected the serf.
What was the term used to describe a piece of land given in a feudal contract?
fief
What was the agreement between a lord and a vassal?
The lord gave the vassal land. The vassal provided the lord with military service.
What was the main purpose of feudalism?
To provide protection to the people and organize society.
Which feudal group was tied to the land and could not move around?
serfs
What were the steps to becoming a knight?
Page - Squire - Knight
This group of people were the “feet” because they did all of the work.
serfs/freemen
What was the ceremony called when a squire was made a knight?
A dubbing ceremony
This group was the “hands” of feudal society because they provided protection.
Knights/nobles
What was the name of the code that knights lived by?
The Code of Chivalry
