Medieval Europe and Christianity

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Monastery

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Christian community of religious people called monks or nuns, and the building where they lived and worked.

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Christianity

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Religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, its beliefs and practices; the dominant faith in medieval Europe.

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Missionary

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Person sent on a religious mission to promote Christianity.

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Pope

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Head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Roman Catholic Church

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Early strand of Christianity where the figurehead is based in Rome, Italy.

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Moral Authority

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Guiding group who determine what is good and right.

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Lord, Earl, Duke, and Baron

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Titles used by people from the nobility to determine their rank.

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Feudalism (or ‘Feudal System’)

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A system of social exchange, where lords gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service.

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mutual obligation

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social

arrangement where two

parties exchange goods or

services for mutual benefit

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vassal

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in a feudal system,

a holder of land or position

granted by a superior in

exchange for allegiance