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Chapter 2: Feudalism
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Feudalism | An economic and political system that kept order of society |
barbarian | A person belonging to a group or tribe that was considered uncivilized |
Roman Catholic Church | A christian Church headed by the pope in Rome |
pope | The bishop of Rome and the supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church |
monarch | A ruler such as a king or queen |
fief | Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service |
manor | A large estate, including farmland and villages, held by a lord |
divine right | The belief that God gives monarchs the right to rule |
noble | A person of high rank by birth or title |
duke | the highest type of European noble, ranking just below a monarch |
hierarchy | A system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher ranks having more privileges and more power |
chivalry | The medieval knightâs code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women |