4. Form of government based on landholding Alliances between lords and vassals Oaths of loyalty in exchange for land and military service (feudal contract) Ranking of power and authority

6. Economic System Lord’s estate Set of rights and obligations between serfs and lords Self-sufficient community producing a variety of goods

8. Unifying force of Christian faith Power over people’s everyday lives Involvement in political affairs

9. Lay investiture - a king appoints church officials. There is conflict between Popes & Kings.

10. Pope:Spiritual Sword Emperor:Political Sword VS

11. The emperor should bow to the pope in spiritual matters and the pope should bow to the king in political matters.

12. The Law of the Roman Catholic Church was called Canon Law and courts were established to try those accused of violating church law. Cannon vs Canon!

15. Displays of courage and valor in combat Devotion to a feudal lord and heavenly lord, and lady love Respect toward women