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Chapter 2 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Feudalism | the dominant social system in medieval Europe |
barbarian | a person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized |
Roman Catholic Church | the Christian church headed by the pope in Rome |
pope | the bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church |
monarch | a ruler, such as a king or queen |
fief | land granted by a lord to a vassal exchange for loyalty and service |
manor | a large estate, including farmland and villages, held by a lord |
divine right | the belief that God gives monarchs the right to rule |
noble | a person of high rank by birth or title |
duke | the highest type of European noble, ranking just below a price |
hierarchy | a system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power or privileges |
chivalry | the medieval knightâs code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women |