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World History

Chapter 8 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Medieval L. ‘medius’=middle, ‘aevuum’=age.
frontier forest outskirts of civilization.
missi dominici (L.) 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 capital - money for investment.
partnership partnership - united merchants.
bill of exchange bill of exchange - de facto check.
tenant farmer farmer who paid rent
middle class middle class - merchants, traders, artisans.
usury usury - (excessive) interest on money loan.
guild guild - artisan association.
apprentice intern
journeyman journeyman - salaried worker.
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