Middle Ages Vocab

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Political and social order in the Middle Ages where nobles provided protection and land for service.

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Feudalism

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Under feudalism, a man who served a lord in a military capacity.

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Vassal

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Under Feudalism, a member of the armored cavalry.

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Knight

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Under feudalism, a grant of land to a vassal.

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Fief

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Middle Age noble behavior concept.

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Chivalry

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Heavy wheeled plow with iron share.

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Carruca

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A peasant bound to the land, providing labor and paying rents under the lord's control.

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Serf

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Relating to the Middle Ages

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Medieval

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Middle class: merchants, industrialists, professionals.

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Bourgeoisie

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Wealthy, powerful landowner.

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Patrician