7.2 Feudalism and Manor System – Flashcards
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feudalism
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A political and social system that developed during the Middle Ages; nobles offered protection and land in return for service
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lord
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In feudal Europe, a person who controlled land and could therefore grant estates to vassals
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vassal
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A person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services
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knight
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a warrior on horseback
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chivalry
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Code of conduct for knights during the Middle Ages
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manor
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In medieval Europe, a large, self-sufficient landholding consisting of the lord's residence, outbuildings, peasant village, and surrounding land.
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manorialism
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Economic system during the Middle Ages that revolved around self-sufficient farming estates where lords and peasants shared the land.
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serf
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A farm worker considered part of the manor on which he or she worked
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self-sufficient
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able to produce enough for one's own needs
