Vocab Chapter 1 - Hum Flashcards
1
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Renaissance
A
Rebirth
2
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Worldview
A
The way someone sees the world
3
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Perspective
A
The point of view of a specific group
4
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Point of view
A
Opinions and preferences held by an individual
5
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Black Death
A
A deadly disease
6
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Feudalism
A
The lord or king owned the land and all others served him. The social system in medieval Europe
7
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Hierarchy
A
Ranked according to status
8
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Allegiance
A
Loyalty
9
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Manors
A
A piece of land
10
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Freemen
A
Peasants who rented land and worked for pay
11
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Serfs
A
Worked the land for the lord. Could not leave without his permission
12
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Oath of Citizenship
A
A promise made by citizens to be good citizens
13
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Manorial System
A
The manor system
14
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Monastery
A
Buildings in which monks carried out their religious duties
15
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Journeymen
A
A person who has learned a trade and joined a guild
