The Medieval Society

The Medieval Society
Feudalism – der Feudalismus
Which people do you find on the picture?
The Feudal Pyramid
feoffor
fief
feudal service
fealty
vassal
feoffor
rear vassal
Manorialism – die Grundherrschaft
manor house
Aristocracy/ Clergy
Servants
soccage farm
Stewards
boon work and feudal dues
serfs
tithe
feudal dues
free peasants
Describe and explain that picture in five sentences! Work with your neighbour.
Tu supplex ora
„Du bete demütig!“
Tu protege
„Du beschütze!“
Describe the picture! What do you see?
Tuque labora
„Und du arbeite!“
Try to read the short texts!
Why would someone paint such a picture?
Read pages 110 & 111 in your book!
Astrologen Johannes Lichtenberger: Pronostacio, 1488