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the manor
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History
9th Grade
02/29/2008

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fief
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is land given to the land
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what is a manor?
Definition
land that peasents lived on and managed the land.
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what is the purpose of a manorial system?

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for protection
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list six things found n a manor...
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hunting forest, church, pasture, fields, castle, huts, windmill

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what is the primary purpose of a castle?
Definition
for safety
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whats a moat?
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a sitch around the castle that is filled with water.
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what is a castle bailey?
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(courtyards) grassy areas that are used to graze life stock during a seige.
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what is a castles keep?
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a tall tower
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what was  used for decoration in a castle?
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tapestries
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why did kings appoint lords?
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the king couldn't control the kingdom by himself
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a lord pledged his loyalty to the......
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king
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