Europe: Middle Ages

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a social system that developed during the Middle Ages in Europe

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Feudal System

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when large numbers of people cannot get enough food for long periods of time

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Famine

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to believe that kings received their power from God

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Divine Right

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a farmer or farm worker of low social class

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Peasants/Serfs

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Received protection and land from a lord/king in return for loyalty and service

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vassals

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warriors who fought on horseback; protected king for land

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Knights

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a person who buys, sells and trades goods

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merchant

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The Great Charter; first document to limit power of the king

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Magna Carta