FEUDALISM IN EUROPE

LORD

Granted land called a "fief" to a "vassal"

FIEF

Land granted from a lord to a vassal in exchange for military protection

VASSAL

The person receiving a fief

KNIGHTS

Mounted horsemen who defended their lord's lands in exchange for fiefs

SERFS

People who could not legally leave the place they were born, but they are still not slaves

MANOR

The lords estate

How were Vikings different from earlier Germanic groups that invaded Europe?

They were very fast in their attacks, retreating before locals could mount a defense

How was a manor largely self sufficient both militarily and economically during the early Middle Ages?

They grew their own food and vassals were required to serve in the military

What benefits do you think a medieval manor provided the serfs who live there?

Serfs were fed, clothed, and cared for, and they cannot be sold or traded like a slave.

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WHO WAS AT THE "TOP" IN FEUDALISM

• King
• Serfs
• Vassals
• Knights

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• King