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Chapter 8 Vocab
World History
Term | Definition |
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Medieval | 'medius'=middle, 'aevuum'=age. |
Frontier | forest outskirts of civilization. |
Missi Dominici | lord's messengers. |
Curriculum | formal course of study. |
Feudalism | pledge of service for 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 | on 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. |
Usury | (excessive) interest on money loan. |
Guild | artisan association. |
Apprentice | intern. |
Journeyman | salaried worker. |