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Medieval Ages Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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Feudalism   The feudal system provided people with protection and safety by establishing a stable social order, under which people were bound to one another with promises of loyalty.  
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barbarian   A person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized.  
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Roman Catholic Church   The Christian church headed by the pope in Rome.  
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pope   The bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church.  
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monarch   A ruler, such as a king or queen.  
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fief   Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.  
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manor   A large estate, including farmland and villages, held by a lord.  
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divine right   The belief that God gives monarchs the right to rule.  
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noble   A person of high rank by birth or title.  
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duke   The highest type of European noble, ranking just below the prince.  
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hierarchy   A system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rankings having more power and privledges.  
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chivalry   The medival knights code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women.  
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Who Was William the conqueror?   A powerful duke from Normandy who believed he had the right to the throne. So William and his army invaded England and defeated his brother Harold in the battle of Hastings.  
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What was a serf?   An slave that is not free.  
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What is a page?   It was the first step to becoming a knight, and were expected to help ladies in every way possible  
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What is a squire?   It was the second step towards becoming a knight, and learn all of the essential skills for a knight to have.  
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Who was Charlemagne?   One of Romes best leaders who was eventually named the emperor of Rome  
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What were the jobs of medieval ladies?   To keep the house clean and to raise the children.  
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What church helped Charlemagne build his empire   The Roman Catholic Church.  
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