The nature of feudalism (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did Richard I and John reign?
When did Richard I and John reign?
1189-1216
Core principle of feudalism
Core principle of feudalism
Land ownership in exchange for loyalty and service
In feudal system, who owned all land in the kingdom?
In feudal system, who owned all land in the kingdom?
The king
Definition of paying homage
Definition of paying homage
Sacred ritual where vassal swore loyalty oath to lord publicly
What vassal did during homage ceremony
What vassal did during homage ceremony
Knelt before lord and swore an oath of loyalty
Definition of forfeiture
Definition of forfeiture
Lord reclaiming land when vassal failed obligations
Definition of knight service
Definition of knight service
Military service owed by landholders to king/lord
Definition of tenant-in-chief
Definition of tenant-in-chief
Someone who held land directly from the king
Definition of scutage
Definition of scutage
Fee paid instead of providing actual knights
Army service owed by knights per year
Army service owed by knights per year
Up to 2 months (60 days)
Castle guard duty owed by knights annually
Castle guard duty owed by knights annually
Up to 40 days
Definition of labour service
Definition of labour service
Work peasants performed on lord's land as payment
Definition of week-work
Definition of week-work
Regular work on lord's land for specific days per week
Definition of boon-work
Definition of boon-work
Seasonal intensive labour during critical times like harvest