Feudalism and Medieval Terms

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What is feudalism?

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A governmental system where people give up their land for protection.

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Who is a vassal?

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The person who gives up their land to be protected by the lord.

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Who is a lord?

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The person who rules over the land and protects the people.

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What is a fief?

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The land controlled by the lord.

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What is a crusade?

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A military quest by European Christians to win back the Holy Land.

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What does medieval mean?

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The Latin term meaning Middle Ages.

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What is a manor?

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A large estate ruled by a lord that consists of 7 parts.