Flashcard: Medieval Europe: Feudal and Crusades — 10 carte

Feudal hierarchy — structure?

King at top, nobles, vassals, knights, serfs.

Feudalism — definition?

Land exchanged for loyalty and service.

Feudal responsibilities — vassal?

Loyalty and military support for lords.

Vassal — role?

pledges loyalty and military service.

Church's role — influence?

Spiritual authority, political power, and social control.

Fief — purpose?

Land granted to vassals for income.

Lord — function?

Owns estates, grants land, manages protection.

Serf — obligation?

Works land, pays rents, bound to estate.

Chivalry — emphasis?

Loyalty, bravery, protection.

Feudal hierarchy — structure?

King > nobles > vassals > knights > serfs.