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18 Cards in this Set
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Classical |
Ancient Greece and Rome. |
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Polis |
Greek term for "city-state". |
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Democracy |
Government in which leaders rule with consent of the citizens. |
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Republic |
Strong, national government headed by elected leaders. |
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Consul |
Elected chief offical of the Romna Empire. |
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Emperor |
Absolute ruler of an emperor. |
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Pope |
Head of the Roman Catholic Church. |
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Missionary |
Person who spreads religious views. |
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Common Law |
Unwritten set of laws based on local customs. |
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Feudalism |
Political and social system in which a lord gave to a noble in return of their loyalty. |
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Vassal |
Noble in medieval society who swore loyalty to a land in return for a land. |
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Manor |
Feudal estate made up of a manor house or cattle and land. |
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Serf |
Farm laborer who could be bought and sold along with the land. |
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Guild |
Medieval workers' organization. |
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Charter |
Written agreement guarnteeing priviliges and freedoms. |
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Indulgences |
Pardons for sins. |
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Revolution |
A great and often violent change. |
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Divine Rights of Kings |
Belief that royalty ruled by the will of god. |
