The Whipping Boy-Section 1 Flashcard Study Guide

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What is a baron?

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A baron is a nobleman who rules over a manor and swears allegiance to the king.

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What does it mean to swear allegiance?

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To swear allegiance means to promise loyalty and support, often to protect someone or something.

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What is a knight?

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A knight is a soldier who serves a baron or king, often in exchange for land or protection.

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What is the feudal system?

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The feudal system is a social structure where land is exchanged for loyalty and service.

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What is the correct order of the feudal system?

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King, Baron, Knight, Serf.

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What era is known as the Middle Ages?

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The Middle Ages is also known as the Medieval era.

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What is a manor?

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A manor is a large estate owned by a baron, where people live and work.

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What is the role of a king in the feudal system?

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The king is the highest authority who grants land to barons in exchange for loyalty.

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What is a serf?

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A serf is a peasant who works the land and is bound to the manor.

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How did barons gain land?

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Barons gained land by swearing allegiance to the king.