Medieval Europe Vocab

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What is feudalism?

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Feudalism is the economic and political system of medieval Europe in which people exchanged loyalty and labor for a lord's protection.

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What is a vassal?

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A person in the Middle Ages who received protection and land from a lord in return for loyalty and service.

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Land grants given to a vassal from a Lord in exchange for loyalty and service is called _______?

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A fief

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What was the name of the peasants who could not leave the land of their Lord?

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a serf

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Large country estates that included a large house or castle, one or more villages and surrounding farmland is called _____________?

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a manor

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What is chivalry?

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the medieval knight’s code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women

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These people supported the whole feudal system by working the land. Options: squires, knights, peasants, nobles

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peasants

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Who are clergy?

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the people who perform the sacred functions of a church

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Sacred rites of the Christian religion are called what?

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sacraments

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What are monasteries?

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Monasteries are religious communities for monks or nuns.