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What were the lesser lords in a feudal system known as?
vassals
What is a medieval lord called?
A Medieval Lord was simply known as LORD, YOUR LIEGE, or YOUR HONOR. The rank below a Lord was vassals, below vassals were serfs, which is the lowest position. Also he could be known as Sire.
Is it true or false that the Lords and Vassals were part of the social political and economic organization known as feudalism or the manorial system?
Yes it is true. Lords and Vassals were part of the social, political, and economic organization known as feudalism or the manorial system.
What agreement served the basis of feudalism?
Feudalism was a political system based on an agreement between two groups of nobles-- lords and vassals.
Who do vassals have power over?
Vassals were loyal to the person(s) above them. Therefore a king may have a vassal who may have other vassals loyal to him. A vassal has power over his serfs, or his vassals. Also the vassals have power over the peasents.
What is the plural of vassal?
The plural of vassal is vassals. As in "our vassals have sent us gifts of silk".
Why did vassals have to serve lords?
Vassals had to serve lords because the vassals promised to serve a lord in exchange for land.
Did all vassals have their own vassals?
In many cases, vassals did have their own vassals, in a process called subinfeudation. There is a link below, but it does not give as much information as I would have liked to find.
What is the dressing of the vassals?
The dressing of the vassals was a tunic that had covered their leggings.
Who did the vassals eventually become and how did they support themselves?
Vassals could receive more land from the lord and if they were rich enough, vassals could become a lord to other vassals. Feudalism could become confusing.
How do you explain the difference between the vassals and serfs?
Explain the difference between the vassals and the serfs
What is a political system based on agreement between lords and vassals?
The political system based on agreement between lords and vassals is known as feudalism. In this system, lords granted land or fiefs to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty. This hierarchical structure established reciprocal obligations, where vassals would support their lords in battle and, in return, receive protection and sustenance. Feudalism was prevalent in medieval Europe and shaped social and economic relationships during that period.
