17.3-4 Feudalism Terms/Key People

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Name of large landowners during the Middle Ages

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noble

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These warriors fought in feudal (medieval) Europe for landowners!

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Knights

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This was a piece of land given to a knight by a noble for defending him and his land?

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fief

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This was a title for a noble who gave land to a knight?

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lord

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This was a knight who agreed to protect and serve a lord in exchange for land?

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vassal

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This was a large building with strong walls built to defend nobles, knights, peasants and others from attacking groups. The first ones were made of wood and then later stone.

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castle

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These were small farmers who needed to grow food for a landowner. They did NOT own the land but did get to live there and receive protection.

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peasants

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This is the name of the large home (estate) owned by a knight or lord?

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manor

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This is another name for a peasant who were tied to the land on which they lived?

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serf

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This was the code of honor / behavior for European knights?

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chivalry