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Feudalism ch2 vocab
Feudalism in Middle Ages in Europe in ch. 2 in Social Studies book, vocab.
Question | Answer |
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Fedalism | A system where people pledged to a lord, the receive protection, pheasants work the land, and serfs were not free pheasants. |
barbarian | A person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized. |
Christianity | The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. |
Roman Catholic Chruch | The Christian 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 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 prince. |
moat | A deep, wide ditch often filled with water |
hierarchy | A system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher ranks having more power and privileges. |
armor | A covering, usually made of metal or leather, worn to protect the body during fighting |
chivalry | The medieval knight's code pf ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty and respect for woman. |