CH 13 MIDDLE AGES

The system of obligations that lords and vassals had to one another during the Middle Ages.

An organized tournament of knights, often featuring jousting and other contests to display martial skills.

A religious community of monks or nuns who live under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

A form of land ownership usually granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.

A system where individuals or communities can meet their basic needs for survival through their own resources and efforts.

A medieval code of conduct associated with the ideals of knightly behavior, emphasizing bravery, honor, and respect for women.

A member of the lower class in medieval society who was legally bound to work on a lord's estate.

A type of payment or tax, often one-tenth of a person's earnings, given to support the church.

An agreement between a secular ruler and the church regarding the appointment of bishops and other church leaders.

A knight's feudal lord, who grants land and protection in exchange for loyalty and military service.

The practice of farming and raising livestock, which was the primary means of sustenance in medieval society.

A professional soldier in the Middle Ages who served a lord in exchange for land or money and was often part of a noble class.

A system of laws developed by ecclesiastical authorities dealing with church matters and governance.

A person who receives protection and land from a lord in return for loyalty and service, often involved in a feudal relationship.

A person in the Middle Ages who traveled from place to place, often performing poetic or musical works, typically spreading news and stories.