The three orders are three social categories:\xa0Christian priests, landowning nobles and peasants.The term ‘feudalism’ has been used by historians to describe the economic, legal, political and social relationships that existed in Europe in the medieval era.The Three orderFirst OrderPriests (The Clergy)– The Catholic Church– Europe guided by bishops and clerics.– Pope lived in Rome– Women could not be become priests– Monks – The church and SocietySecond OrderNobles– Vassals of the king– They enjoyed a privileged status– Absolute control over property– Could raise troops– Even coin his own moneyThird Order– Peasants– Free peasants and serfs– Serfs cultivated plots of land, but these belonged to the lord.