Feudalism
This was given to the vassal by the lord.
Fief
Another name for a manor.
Estate
Also called heraldry.
Coat of Arms
"A knight without __________ is no longer alive."
Honor
A circular, watery ditch
The title of a powerful noble.
Lord
The lowest ranking member of medieval society.
Serf
The first stage of knighthood
Page
A mock battle on a tournament field
Living quarters for the family
Keep
These are an essential part of feudal contracts.
Obligations
A person watching and overseeing the work being done on a manor.
Steward
What the black coat means in a knighting ceremony
Death
Material of a knight's jacket
Chain-mail
Entrance over the water ditch
Drawbridge
Knight
The lord's stone dwelling on a manor.
Castle
Second stage of knighthood
Squire
Code to be upheld by knights
Chivalry
The main gate
Portculis
The economic goal of every medieval manor.
To be self-contained and self-sufficient.
Two saints mentioned in the knighting ceremony
St. Michael and St. George
A knight's oath to his lord
Parapet