Vocab
Code of conduct adopted by knights.
chivalry
According to the code of chivalry, a knight pledged his loyalty to...
his kingdom, his feudal lord, his heavenly lord
"All things were under its domain... its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny"
Which medieval institution is best described by this statement?
The Church
Who in feudal society can be called Dukes, Barons, Earls, or Counts, use land to establish a manor and in return are required to send a certain number of armed soldiers to fight for the kingdom when instructed by the king to do so?
Nobles
Why would the lord invoke God and the saints in the knighting ceremony?
to make knighthood a holy vow like marriage or the priesthood
An estate granted to a vassal by his lord.
fief
Christians believed that the participation in "this" would lead them to salvation or everlasting life with God.
Sacraments
There was a number of ways the church maintained power over kings. One of these is...
Church leaders were required to approve the kings taxing policy.
In exchange for working the noble's land, they were given small plots of land, some food they produced on their plots, and shelter.
Peasants
What did a knight learn to do in each stage of his education?
serve others
Used by the Roman Catholic Church as a penalty for disobeying canon law.
excommunication
What was a vassal's obligation under his feudal contract?
to serve his liege lord above all
What was the main difference between the feudal system and the manor system?
The feudal system was the social order and the manor system was the economic system during Medieval Times.
Which was most likely to be done at a medieval monastery?
hand copy books
Eleanor of Aquitaine's youngest son...
King John 1
A lord's estate that included one or more villages and the surrounding lands.
manor
What was the effect on the serfs of a manor when the ownership of that manor as granted to new lord?
They remained on the land to serve the new lord.
What attitudes towards women developed during Medieval Times?
Women were weak and easily led to sin
Where did a young page begin his training?
at another lord's castle
Give one of the two other names that can be used for the "Middle Ages"
Dark Ages, Medieval Times
An order by the Pope excluding a whole town, village or kingdom from receiving their sacraments.
interdict
In medieval societies, why did feudalism develop?
to provide protection
The highest position in the Catholic Church was...
Pope
What was the main job of a squire?
to serve a knight
Most peasants on a manor were called_____ or bound to the land.
serfs