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vocab
Term | Definition |
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Feudalism | a system in medieval europe in which people exchanged loyalty and labor for lords protection and an economic and political system that keep order of society |
barbarian | did not follow roman ways and are considered uncivilized. |
Roman Catholic Church | a central part of society during this time. the christian church headed by the pope in rome. |
pope | helped Charlemagne build empire. the bishop of rome supreme leader of the roman catholic church. |
monarch | the very top of feudal society, or kings and queens. |
fief | land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service |
manor | wealthy knights lived there, or large estates, or a large castle. included farmland and villages owned by the lord. |
divine right | medieval knights believed in the divine rights. the belief that god gives the monarchs power to rule. |
noble | to provide enough knights and soldiers. knights, vassals, and monarchs were noble. |
duke | one of the rulers of a country. highest type of european noble, just below monarch. |
hierarchy | a system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher ranked with more power than those ranked lower. |
chivalry | the medieval knightâs code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women. |