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Chapter 2 Feudilism
Responsibilities and Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Feudalism | The economic and Political plan that developed in the Middle Ages |
Barbarian | A person that belongs in a tribe considered uncivilized |
Christianity | Th religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus |
Roman Catholic Church | The church headed by the pope in Rome |
Pope | The bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church |
Monarch | A ruler such as a king or queen |
Fief | Land granted to 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 prince |
Moat | A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water |
Hierarchy | A system of organizing people in ranks, those of a higher rank having more power and privileges |
Armor | A covering, usually made of metal or leather, worn to protect bodies during fighting |
Chivalry | The knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women |
Monarch Responsibilities | They were to maintain control of their kingdoms and and provide protection for their vassals |
Lord Responsibilities | They were to manage and defend the land and who ever worked on it,appoint officials,and act as judges |
Knight Responsibilities | They were to be loyal to their church and lord, protect the helpless, and be fair |
Peasant Responsibilities | They were to work at raising crops, and tend lifestock. They also worked as carpenters, metal workers,shoemakers, and blacksmiths |