The Decline of Feudalism- Vocab Flashcards
Define longbow
Ability to shoot arrows farther and with greater power.
Define heretic
A person who holds belief contrary to a set of religious teachings.
Define inquisition
A series of investigations designed to find and judge heretics
Define Reconquista
A movement to drive Muslims from Spain.
Define model parliament
A governing body created by King Edward I that includes some commoners.
Define segregation
The forced separation of one group from the rest of the community
Define apprentice
A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
Define Habeas corpus
A court order to bring an arrested person before a judge or court
Define guild
Association between people who have a common interest.
Define writ
A court order
Define magna carta
Document that promised barons certain rights
Define Ferdinand and Isabella
Wanted to unite Spain as a catholic country. Used the inquisition against Jews and Muslims.
Define Hundred Years War
A series of battles fought my France and England between 1337-1453
Define charter
A document that permitted townspeople to elect their mayors, sheriffs, and officials.
Define common law
A body of law that has developed from customs and from judges
