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Chapter 8 Vocab
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Medieval | Middle Age |
Frontier | Forest outskirts of civilizations |
Missi Domininci | 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 | One 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 |