Western Civ


lord- in feudal Europe, a person who controlled land and could, therefore, grant estates to vassals.
 • fief- an estate granted to a vessel by a lord under the feudal system in medieval Europe.
 • vassal- in feudal Europe, a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services.
 • knight- in medieval Europe, and armored warrior who fought on horseback.
 • serf- a medieval Peasant legally bound to live on a lord's estate
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 • tithe- an estate granted to a vessel by a lord under the feudal system in medieval Europe.
2. What is the main reason feudalism developed? Explain- Treaty of Verdun broke up the kingdom. Political turmoil and constant turmoil led to feudalism. Invaders attacked, the king could not protect them so they turned to local leaders who could fight the invaders.
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3. What groups invaded Europe in the 800s?- The Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings invaded Europe in the 800s.
4. What obligations did a peasant have to the lord of the manor?- The peasant's obligations to the Lord of the Manor were based mostly on farming work. The peasant would work large portions of the day on the land of their Lord.
5. What were the three social classes of the feudal system?- 
The three classes with the clergy, nobility and the serfs.

a medieval Peasant legally bound to live on a lord's estate
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