Middle Ages Vocabulary

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What is the meaning of 'fuel'?

Back

giving strength to or causing something to happen

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What is the lowest group in the feudal system?

Back

serfs

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Who farmed the land in the feudal system?

Back

serfs

Front

Who brought the idea of feudalism to England?

Back

William the Conqueror

Front

What is the meaning of 'arrogance'?

Back

showing extreme pride or self-importance

Front

What is feudalism?

Back

A social system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and worked by serfs.

Front

Who were the knights in the feudal system?

Back

Warriors who served lords in exchange for land.

Front

What role did monarchs play in the feudal system?

Back

They were the highest authority, granting land to lords.

Front

What is a vassal?

Back

A person who received land from a lord in exchange for loyalty.

Front

What is a lord in the feudal system?

Back

A noble who owned land and had power over serfs.