Middle Ages Flashcards

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Middle Ages

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Period of western European history between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance

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Feudalism

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The political and social order of society during the Middle Ages where Nobles had most of the power and peasants and serfs were at the bottom of the societal hierarchy.

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Serfs

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People who were bound to the manor. They could not own property, move to another area, or marry without the Noble's permission.

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Code of Chivalry

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A set of rules that Knights were required to live by, such as: obeying the Lord, respecting women of Noble birth, being brave, defending Christianity and helping people.

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Knights

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Armed warriors who fought on horseback.

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Peasants

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Paid the Noble for the right to farm the land and had rights under the law. Moved wherever and whenever they wished.

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Pope

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The head of the Catholic Church

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Fief

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The name for a piece of land that was given to a vassal.

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Noble

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Major responsibility was running the King's land in Middle Ages society - made major decisions and was the most important person in Middle Ages society!

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Monarchy

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A system of government - rulers are Kings and Queens