Medieval History

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What is another word for "Middle Ages"?

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Medieval

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Exchanging land for loyalty.

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Feudalism

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A higher ranking noble in Europe who gives land.

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Lord

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A lower ranking noble who receives land.

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Vassal

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Land that is given to a vassal.

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Fief

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A vassal in Europe who wears armor and fights on horseback.

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Knight

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Code of honor followed by knights in Europe.

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Chivalry

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Peasants who paid for right to farm land.

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Freemen

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Peasants that were tied to the manor and could not own land.

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Serfs

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An alliance of craftspeople so they could control business in a town.

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Guilds