Feudalism In Europe Flashcards
Lord
In feudal Europe a person who controlled land and could therefore grant estates to vassals
Vassal
In feudal Europe a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services
Fief
An estate granted to a vassal by a lord under the feudal system in medieval Europe
Knights
In medieval Europe an armored warrior who fought on horseback
Serfs
A medieval peasant legally bound to live on its lords estate
Manor
Lords estate in feudal Europe
Tithe
A families payment of on tenth of its income to a church
Chivalry
A complex set of ideals, demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of three masters
Tournament
Mock battles, was combined recreation with combat training
Troubadours
Poet musicians at the castles and courts of Europe