Feudalism - a political, military and economic system based on land - holding and protective alliances
In other words: the system is based on personal loyalty to people who can help you
Lord - I own land and I need people to help me work it and defend it
Vassals - There is a lot of us, we can help the rich people hold on to their land
King
Vassals ( Nobles and Bishops )
Knights - mounted warriors who receive fiefs for defending their lords land \
Peasants ( Mostly Serfs )
Landless, powerless, moneyless, rights - less, just working the land for " the man " the lord
Manor - the lords estate
The lords manor house
A church
Some workshops
15 - 30 families
All on a few square miles
Good news : Its a self - sufficient community
Bad news : Its harsh if you're a peasant
Peasants are poor and pay high taxes
Tax on grain
Tax on marriage
Church tax ( tithe = 10% of their income )
They live in crowed cottages
Live with animals and insects
eat very simply
The church says this is your lot in life
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