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Bubonic Plague
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deadly disease, spread across Asia and Europe mid-14th century, killing millions people
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Canon Law
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Body of laws governing religious practices of Christian church
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Charlemagne
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King of Franks, the first Holy Roman Emperor. Promoted arts, education and Christianity.
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Chivalry
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Code of behavior for Knights in medieval Europe. courage, loyalty and devotion |
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Commercial Revolution
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Expansion of trade and business, transformed European economies during 16th and 17th centuries
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Crusades
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Expedition, Christian warriors tried to recover control of Holy Land from muslims
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Excommunication
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taking away a persons rights of membership in Christian church
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Feudalism
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political system, nobles are granted use of land that legally belongs to their King, in exchange for loyalty, military service and protection of people living on land
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Fief
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estate granted to a vassal by a lord under feudel system
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