Feudalism Short Story
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In order to get a better understanding of the social and political systems in medieval Europe you are going to write a short story about the life of either a king, Lord/vassal, a knight, or a peasant. The terms below have been provided to help you write the story. You must mention at least three social classes and/or three of the below terms within your story. In addition you must in some way incorporate the definition of your two chosen social classes. feudalism Definition: The political and social system of medieval Europe, in which vassals received land from overlords in exchange for armed warriors and other services. Context: Under feudalism, the overlords, lesser lords, knights and peasants all depended on one another for survival. fief Definition: A grant of land given by a lord to a vassal in return for an oath of loyalty and armed warriors. Context: In a formal ceremony, a monarch would give a noble a fief and promise to protect the noble. knight Definition: In medieval Europe, a soldier of high military rank Context: The most skilled soldiers were knights, who dedicated their lives to combat, a code of behavior called chivalry, and service to their lords. lord Definition: Even though they were below the king, local lords controlled most peoples' lives. Context: Even though they were below the king, local lords controlled most peoples' lives. medieval Definition: Relating to the Middle Ages in Europe Context: Without the Romans to provide protection, medieval Europe became a violent and dangerous place. monarch Definition: A king or queen who rules a territory, usually for life and by hereditary right Context: Feudal society had a strict social order and the monarch was at the top. noble Definition: Somebody of aristocracy or a high social rank Context: Nobles, safe inside their castles, were able to build up their armies and expand their power. peasant Definition: A member of the lowest feudal class; poor, uneducated laborers who lived and worked on the land owned by the nobles. Context: The peasants were the economic backbone of society, growing the crops and producing the other goods that everyone needed. Renaissance Definition: The period in European history between the 14th through 16th centuries marked by major cultural and artistic change and scientific advances Context: As the Middle Ages came to a close, European society slowly began to recover once again and a dramatic cultural rebirth that would become known as the Renaissance took root. vassal Definition: Someone who lives on the lord's land, providing loyalty in return for protection. Context: Through this "feudal contract," the noble became the vassal of a king or queen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPp7XWZfHo Name_________________________________________ 
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