chapter 21 middle ages in Europe Flashcards
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medieval
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from the Latin for middle age relating to the middle ages
2
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convent
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religious community for women known as nuns
3
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sacrament
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scared rites of Christianity such as baptism and communion
4
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serf
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a peasant who is legally bound to live and work on land owned by a lord
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clergy
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people who are trained and ordained for religious services
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pargan
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follower of a polytheistic religion
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vassal
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in medieval Europe noblemen who received land from other noblemen in return for their services
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chivalry
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code of conduct in medieval Europe that required knights to be brave loyal and honest
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monetary
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secluded religious community
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missionary
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someone who tries to convert others to a particular religion
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fief
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estate granted by a lord to a vassal
