Medieval Times- Chapter 8 Sections 1 and 2
Feudalism and the Manor Economy
Feudalism System of government in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military service and other support to a greater lord.
Vassal A lord who was granted land in exchange for service and loyalty to a greater lord
Feudal Contract Exchange of pledges between lords and vassals
Fief An estate granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for service and loyalty
Manor A lord’s estate, which included one or more villages and the surrounding lands
Self-sufficient
Knight Noble who served as a mounted warrior for a lord
Chivalry Code of conduct for knights
Peasants
Serf Peasant bound to the lord’s land
Mind Your Manors Read the hand out and complete the tasks at the end of it.