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1.2 Early Europe, Af
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| feudalism | System of rule by lords who ruled their own lands but owed loyalty and military service to a monarch |
| manor | A large estate, often including farms and a village, ruled by a lord |
| Crusades | A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 AD undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule |
| astrolabe | instrument used to determine latitude by measuring the position of the stars |
| Silk Road | An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay. |
| caravan | groups of people who traveled together for safety |
| Renaissance | the burst of learning and technological innovation in Europe from the late 1300s to about 1600 |
| innovation | An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something |