Medieval Flashcards
1
Q
Serf/peasant
A
Lowest tier of the feudal system. Were mostly farmers
2
Q
Feudal System
A
Method of government where people are divided into a pyramid based on their power
3
Q
Monk/Nun
A
Agent of the church
4
Q
Tithe
A
The ten percent that the church takes for passive income
5
Q
Vassel
A
Person who had sworn loyalty to a lord or king. E.g knight
6
Q
Chivalry
A
Code of honour a knight had to follow. Would be disowned if he broke it
7
Q
Nobility and knights
A
Second lowest tier. Landowners and Vassel of the king
8
Q
Lords
A
People who controlled massive pieces of land called fiefs. Answered to no one but the king
9
Q
King and pope
A
Highest tier of the feudal system most power and influence
