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Medieval Times Ch 2
Vocabulary- feudalism of W.Europe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Feudalism | the economic & political system that developed Europe in the Middle ages. |
| barbarian | a person belonging to a uncivilized tribe or group |
| Roman Catholic Church | the christian church headed by the Pope in Rome |
| pope | the Bishop of Rome & supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church |
| fief | land granted by the lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty & service |
| manor | A large estate including farmland & villages, held by the 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, ranks just below a prince |
| hierarchy | a ranking system where people of higher rank have more power & priviledges |
| chivalry | a knights code of ideal behavior including bravery, loyalty, & respect for women |