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Chapter 8 Vocab
World History
| 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. |
| 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 | on 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. |