1
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Serf/peasant
A
Lowest tier of the feudal system. Were mostly farmers
2
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Feudal System
A
Method of government where people are divided into a pyramid based on their power
3
Q
Monk/Nun
A
Agent of the church
4
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Tithe
A
The ten percent that the church takes for passive income
5
Q
Vassel
A
Person who had sworn loyalty to a lord or king. E.g knight
6
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Chivalry
A
Code of honour a knight had to follow. Would be disowned if he broke it
7
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Nobility and knights
A
Second lowest tier. Landowners and Vassel of the king
8
Q
Lords
A
People who controlled massive pieces of land called fiefs. Answered to no one but the king
9
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King and pope
A
Highest tier of the feudal system most power and influence
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