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18 Cards in this Set
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Classical |
relating to the ancient greet |
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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 goverment headed by elected leaders |
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Consul |
elected chief offical of the roman republic |
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Emperor |
absolute ruler of an empire |
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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 |
um written set law based on local customs |
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Feudalism |
political and social system in which a lord gave and to noble work, govern, and defends in return for the noble loyalty |
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Vassal |
noble in medieval socity whocswore loyalty to a lord in return land. |
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Manor |
feudal estate made up of manor house or castle and land |
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Serf |
from laborer who could be bought and sold along with land |
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Guild |
medieval workers organization |
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Charter |
written agreement guaranteeing privileges and freedom |
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Indulgences |
pardons for sins given, or sold by the catholic church |
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Revolution |
a violent change |
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Divine Rights of Kings |
belief that royalty ruled by the will of god |
