Law of Primogeniture- fief was passed down to the oldest son
Oath- It was taken before God, on the sacred scripture or on the relics of a saint. Violating it meant dishonor, possible excommunication, and the potential for big trouble in the afterlife. In the middle ages, people were taught, and most believed, that a person's word was more important than that person's life.
Manor-a large estate that included the manor house, pastures, fields, and a village
Castle- nobility lived in fortified…
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