Medieval Terms and Concepts

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Eurasia

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The combined continental landmass of Europe and Asia.

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Middle Ages

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A period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century.

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Medieval

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Relating to the Middle Ages.

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Monks

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Religious men who live in a monastery and devote their lives to spiritual work.

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Monasteries

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Buildings or complexes where monks live and work.

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Knights

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Warriors of noble birth who followed the code of chivalry and served their lords in military service.

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Vassal

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A person who held land under the feudal system, pledging loyalty and service to a lord.

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Feudalism

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A social system in medieval Europe where people worked and fought for nobles in return for protection and land.

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Manor

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A large country house with lands; the principal house of a landed estate.

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Serfs

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Agricultural laborers bound under the feudal system to work on their lord's estate.