World Civ Unit 1 Vocab

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An ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, cultures, and technologies between regions spanning Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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Silk Roads

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An event that led to 1/3 of Europe's population being wiped out and the temporary collapse of European society.

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The Black Plague

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Invented by Gutenberg, this allowed for the mass production of books and other written materials.

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Printing Press

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A medieval social and economic system characterized by a hierarchy of land ownership and obligations.

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Feudalism

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A large estate, often owned by a noble lord, comprising agricultural lands, villages, and the lord's residence.

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Manor

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A peasant who was bound to work the land and provide various services for the lord of the manor.

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Serf

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A warrior who served a lord or king, typically as part of a code of chivalry that emphasized honor and loyalty.

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Knight

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A nobleman who owned and controlled land, often granting portions of it to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service.

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Lord

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The highest ranking lord in a kingdom. He gives land to other lords in exchange for loyalty.

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King

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A medium of exchange used for transactions, typically in the form of coins or paper money, that holds value within a specific economic system.

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Currency