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Medieval Life
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Feudalism
social structure
lords & vassals
mutual obligation
large govs break down -> castles & lords spring up everywhere!
vassals paid lords for protection & help in court
fiefs became hereditary
vassals had no heirs, lords got land back
Medieval Hierarchy
some places, barons = knights
not a reality
kings only controlled immediate territory
took resources, men, loyalty, and work.
Charlemagne perfect example of itinerant kingship
Peasants
villeins & serfs
60% of pop. in western Europe were serfs during the 800s
under lords control
needed permission to marry, leave, manorial court
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- Social Classes. Education. Hierarchy. Castles. Towns, Cities, & Manors.
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