Across
- 2. A warrior who fought on horseback and served a lord in exchange for land or payment.
- 3. A peasant who worked the land for a lord. Serfs were not free and could not leave without permission.
- 6. A system of government and land ownership in medieval Europe where land was exchanged for loyalty and service.
- 8. A farmer who worked the land. Some peasants were free, but most were serfs tied to the manor.
- 9. A noble who owned land and gave portions of it to vassals in return for military service and loyalty.
- 10. A system of ranking people by importance or power. In feudalism, kings were at the top, followed by nobles, knights, and peasants.
- 11. A person who received land (a fief) from a lord and promised to serve and protect them.
Down
- 1. A promise made by a vassal to remain loyal and provide service to their lord.
- 4. A fortified building where the lord lived. It provided protection during attacks.
- 5. A piece of land given by a lord to a vassal as part of the feudal agreement.
- 7. The lord’s estate, including the castle, village, and farmland. It was the center of life in the feudal system.
- 10. A formal ceremony where a vassal pledged loyalty to a lord.