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World History
Chapter 8
Term | Definition |
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medieval | 'medius'=middle 'aevumm'=age |
frontier | forest outskirts of civilization |
missi dominici | lord's messengers |
cirriculum | formal course of study |
feudalism | pledge of service of land |
vassal | lesser lord |
feudal contract | exchange of pledges |
fief | estate |
knight | warrior on horse |
tournament | mock battle |
chivalry | code of conduct |
troubadour | wandering poet |
manor | lord's estate |
serf | peasant bound to land |
tithe | one tenth income |
secular | worldly |
papal supremacy | pope rule over secular rule |
canon law | Church law |
excommunication | denial of sacraments |
interdict | order against entire town |
simony | selling of Church office |
friar | monk not isolated |
anti-Semitism | prejudice against Jews |
charter | written rights for town |
capital | money for investment |
partnership | united merchants |
bill of exchange | de facto check |
tenant farmer | farmer who paid rent |
middle class | merchants, traders, artisans |
usur | interest on money loan |
giuld | artisan association |
apprentice | intern |
journeyman | salaried worker |