essential system of the Middle Ages. Vassals were protected and maintained by their lords, usually through the granting of fiefs

a young man of noble birth who as an aspirant to knighthood served a knight.

a person who has authority, control, or power over others; a master, chief, or ruler.

Europe and Asia considered together as one continent.

Where a community of monks live in seclusion under religious vows.

a peasant or person of service to a lord, commonly attached to the lord’s land.

An estate or unit, consisting of a lord's land

referring to the Middle Ages

A holder of land in return for rendering homage, fealty, and usually military service or its equivalent to a lord

a person who supervises a number of local churches or a diocese, a member of the highest order of the ministry.

Rules written by Saint Benedict for monks living communally under the authority of an abbot

an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service.

the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty and obedience.

a person who held lands or property from the sovereign or a powerful overlord.