Feudal Europe Vocab

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Abbot

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The male head of a monastery (see monastery definition in the m section)

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Barbarian

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Member of a tribe/group whose behavior was considered uncivilized

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Cardinal

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High-ranking official of Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope

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Catholic

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The largest Christian sect headed by the Pope that has its origins linked to the Roman Empire

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Christianity

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Religion that helped unify Western Europe after the fall of Rome - with a belief in Jesus Christ in common

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Chivalry

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Code of conduct for medieval knights, based on ideals of honor and courtesy

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Common Law

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Body of English law based on tradition and court decisions

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Excommunication

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Formal exclusion from membership or participation in the Christian/Catholic church - to be officially kicked out of the Catholic church

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Feudalism

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Medieval political, social, and economic system in which lords gave land and protection to vassals in return for food, loyalty and protection.

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Fief

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Under feudalism, an estate with its peasant workers granted to a noble in exchange for loyalty and military help