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Feudalism |
Politicalm economic and social system that appeared in Europe during the Middle Ages. |
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Fiefdom or fief |
Land given to a vassal from a lord. |
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Homage ceremony or Act of Homage |
Ceremony in which the vassal offered the lord his hands and promised to be loyal (oath of Fealty) and to provide the lord with military and economic help. In return, the lord gave his vassal a fiefdom to govern (this part was called investiture) |
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Nobility |
Nobleza |
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Keep |
Torre del homenaje. Tower in the center of the castle that served as a watchtower and the living quarters of the nobles. |
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Squire |
A boy in training to become a knight |
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Holding |
Act of land worked by a free peasant or a serf |
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Apprentice |
Aprendiz |
