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Chapter 8 Vocabulary
World History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medieval | medius= middle aevuum=age |
| Frontier | forest outskirts of civilization |
| Missi dominici | lords 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 |