Middle Ages Vocab & Feudalism

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Power structure in medieval Europe: Kings, nobles, knights, peasants.

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Feudalism

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State of high rank or noble birth.

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Nobility

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Sole or supreme ruler (e.g., emperor, king, queen).

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Absolute Monarch

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High rank in feudal society; land manager of a manor.

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Lord

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A man loyal to a landowner, receiving a share of land (fief).

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Vassal

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Land share for loyalty to landowner.

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Fief

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A soldier of higher class raised to military status after training as a page and squire.

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Knight

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A peasant in medieval Europe considered part of the land of a noble's manor.

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Serf

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Noble qualities of knights: bravery, loyalty, heroic deeds for a worthy woman.

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Chivalry

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Large estate in medieval Europe, including a village and farmlands.

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Manor