Details Title: Hot Words for Medieval Studies Description: N/A Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 10/06/2009 18:14:36		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Medieval Studies Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Noble Definition Wealthy and powerful individuals with a high ranking in society; they served the king. Term Knight Definition Lower ranking nobles who were professional soldiers that defended the kingdom. Term King Definition The supreme ruler of the Kingdom. Term Clergy Definition Individuals in charge of religious services and traditions for the kingdom, such as bishops. Term Serfs Definition Almost like slaves; they belonged to a lord and were not free to leave or own any land. Term Freemen Definition Peasants who rented land from a lord and provided services for him Term Lord Definition Men who gave land to others in return for loyalty and service Term Vassal Definition Men who received land from their lords and were expected to provide protection. Term Fief Definition The large piece of land that a king divided up and fave to his vassals. Term Manor Definition The land that included a lord's castle, villages, and farms.