Soph2 Ave 4 Vocab Flashcards
an economic & social system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return
Feudalism
a piece of land given to vassals promising loyalty to Lords & Kings in war.
Fiefdom
a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
Vassal
remove from office suddenly & forcefully
Deposed
bishops failing to appoint successors in apostolic succession, they were appointed by Kings and Princes
Lay Investiture
the buying & selling of Church things (esp. Church offices) usually to a lay person, for financial gain
Simony
passed on Church lands & benefits to children/relatives
Nepotism
image breaking” & condemnation of the veneration of sacred images
Iconoclasm
Correct or right teaching
Orthodox
an ecclesial ban (or prohibitory decree) from the Church placed on a ruler or geographic area that stipulates that sacraments can’t be celebrated (even Eucharist & Mass of Christian burials)
Interdict
term used to describe the changing of bread & wine into the body & blood of Jesus Christ that takes place at Mass during consecration by the power of the Holy Spirit & the words and actions of the Priest
Transubstantiation
In the Middle Ages, they were part of the nobility class (sometimes abbots & bishops)
Barons