44. The Feudal System

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What did the feudal system replace in Western Europe?

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A centralized empire

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What did the manor system provide in the feudal system?

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Economic support

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The manor was:

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Self-sufficient

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What is a fief in the context of the feudal system?

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A piece of land granted by a lord to a vassal

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Who were the vassals in the feudal system?

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Those who pledged allegiance in exchange for a fief.

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What is another word for peasant used in the feudal system?

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Serf

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What does the term "chivalry" refer to?

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A knight's code of honor

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Who had the highest rank in the feudal system?

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The King

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What did knights provide in exchange for land?

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Military service

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In feudalism, people pledged loyalty and labor in exchange for?

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Protection