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Chapter 2 Vocab
Chapter 2 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Feudalism 2.2 | a system of loyalty and oaths that kept order in society |
Pope 2.2 | The leader of the Roman Catholic church, who is the Bishop of Rome |
Fief 2.3 | A piece of land granted by a lord to a vassal repaid by loyalty and service. |
Monarch 2.4 | A ruler (king or queen) |
Noble | People of high rank by birth and title. |
hierarchy | A system in which people are ranked into groups above the other according to status and authority |
Divine Right 2.4 | The idea that a ruler is instated by God, and God wants him to have power |
Duke | Highest type of European noble, just below a monarch |
Chivalry | the knight's code of ideal behavior including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women |
Barbarian 2.2 | A person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized |
Roman Catholic Church 2.2 | The center of society during medieval time. The christian church in Rome, headed by the pope. |
Manor 2.3 | A castle on a fief that provided protection during a siege |