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Chapter 2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Feudalism | the economic and political system that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages. |
| 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 vessel in 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 prince. |
| hierarchy | a system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rank having rank having more power and privileges. |
| chivalry | the medieval knight’s code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women. |