Unit 1 Middle Ages Vocab Flashcards

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Manor

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A large estate or area of land where the ruling lord lived, also called a fief.

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Feudal System

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A system of ranking where loyalty and protection for land are traded (Kings > Barons > Knights > Serfs).

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Kingdom

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Land owned by the king.

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Allegiance

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Loyalty or faithfulness, especially to a person, group, or cause.

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Medieval

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A time between the ancient era and modern era, also called The Middle Ages.

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Baron

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Ruled over the people on his manor, also called lords, ladies, count, and duke.

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Serfs

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At the bottom of the feudal system, worked all day for the king.

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Whipping Boy

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A boy kept in the castle that was punished in place of the prince.

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Forbidden

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Not allowed.

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Provisions

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A supply of something, like food or clothing.