Origins of Feudalism Flashcards
Who took over England in the battle of Hastings?
William Duke of Normandy
When was the battle of Hastings?
1066
Where did the Hungarians come from
Western Asia
What was an other name for the Hungarians
Magyars
What is Feudalism
Feudalism is the social, economic and political system
that emerged in Europe in the 9th century and was based around land
What are vassals?
People who got granted pieces of land (fiefs) in return for services and loyalty.
What is a fief?
A piece of land used for feudal service
What is homage?
The promise of loyalty and military assistance, usually to a king
Why did feudal kings have little authority?
Because most of their territories were granted to feudal lords
What did the feudal monarchs do during wartime?
They asked nobles to fight in their private armies
Why was feudalism not very succesful?
because there was continuous fighting between monarchs and their vassals, as well as between nobles
How many groups was medieval society divided into? What were those groups called?
3 groups called estated
What was your social category determined by?
Your birth (except clergy)
What were the three social groups?
Nobility, Clergy and the Third Estate
What was the nobility’s role and Latin name?
They had a military role and were called bellatores
What was the clergy’s role and Latin name?
They had a spiritual role and were called oratores
What was the Third Estate’s role and Latin name?
They had to work the land and were called laboratores
Which social groups had to pay taxes?
The third estate
