Feudalism Flashcards
chivalry
knights code of conduct includes bravery, loyalty
divine right of kings
God given right for kings to rule
serf
peasant who could not leave the lords land which they were born to work
manor
lords house
peasants
lowest rank in feudal system had to pay taxes and work the land
heirarchy
organizing people into ranks
armor
covering worn during battle
noble
belonging to a high class or political status
moat
deep ditch dug around the castle for protection
Vatican
roman church is based
feudalism
A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land
Pope
Head of the Roman Catholic Church
barbarian
a person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized
Christianity
based on life of Jesus
roman catholic church
church lead by the pope