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World History 101
Chapter 8 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medieval | 'Medius'=Middle 'aevuum'= age |
| Frontier | Forest outskirts of civilization |
| Missi Dominici | Lord's messengers |
| Curriculum | Formal course of study |
| Feudalism | Pledge of service for land |
| Vassal | Lesser lord |
| Feudal Contract | Exchange of pledges |
| 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 a town |
| Capital | Money for investment |
| Partnership | United merchants |
| Bill of exchange | De facto check |
| Tenant farmer | Farmer that pays rent |
| Middle class | Merchants, traders, artisans |
| Usury | (excessive) interest on money loan |
| Guild | Artisan association |
| Apprentice | Intern |
| Journeyman | Salaried worker |
| Fief | Estate |