Unit 2, Part 1 CKLA/ Lesson 1 VOCAB Flashcard

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What is the definition of nobleman?

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A member of the highest social class.

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What is the definition of medieval?

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Of or relating to the Middle Ages.

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What is the definition of transform?

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To change something completely, usually in a positive way.

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What is the definition of empire?

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A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or one government.

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What is the definition of seize?

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To take.

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What does it mean to govern?

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To control or rule over a country or area.

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What is a monarch?

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A king or queen who rules a kingdom.

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What is the definition of feudalism?

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A social system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and worked by peasants.

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What is a vassal?

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A person who receives land and protection from a lord in exchange for loyalty.

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What is the definition of chivalry?

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The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.