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15 Cards in this Set
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feudalism
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The economic and political system that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages
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lord
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A ruler or powerful landowner
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Knight
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An armed warrior
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Peasant
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A person who worked the land during Feudalism
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Barbarian
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A person belonging to a group that is considered uncivilized
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Pope
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The bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church
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Monarch
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A ruler such as a King or Queen
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Fief
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Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service
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Manor
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A large estate, including farmland and villages, held by a lord
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Noble
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A person of high rank by birth or title
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Duke
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The highest type of European noble, ranking just below a prince
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Moat
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A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water
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Hierarchy
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A system of organizing peiple into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power and privileges
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Armor
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A covering usually made of metal or leather, worn to protect the body during fighting.
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Chivalry
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The medieval knight's code of ideal behavior,including bravery, loyalty and respect for women
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