Middle Ages Flashcards
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Feudal system
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How land was owned in the Middle Ages.
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Middle Ages or medieval
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The time between the end of the Roman Empire and modern times.
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Demesne
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The land the king kept for his own use.
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Peasant
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An old word for farmer.
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Serf
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A person who belonged to the Lord and framed his land.
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Freeman
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A man who paid rent and tax to the Lord but could travel as he pleased.
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Knights
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Soldiers who rode into battle on horseback.
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Manor
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The land and everything on it owned by the Lord
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Vassal
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Kings followers.
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Villein
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Serfs that had 30 acres of land.
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County
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The land from the king .
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Tithe
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Any tax,levy or fine
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Commons
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Peasants animal grazed together.
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Bailiff
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Made sure that the peasants paid rent
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Keep
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Where the Lord and his family lived.
