Social Structure and Class Terminology Flashcard

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A social structure marked by the dominance of the father in the family is known as?

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Patriarchy

Front

What term describes the upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited?

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Nobility

Front

Which word refers to the ability to read?

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Literacy

Front

What is the term for a soldier on horseback who serves a king or other ruler?

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Knight

Front

In a Christian church, people such as priests who carry out religious duties are known as?

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Clergy

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What is the term for a system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services?

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Feudalism

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Which term describes a person who receives land from a ruler and in return promises to fight for the ruler?

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Vassal

Front

What is a large country house and its surrounding land called?

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Manor

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What is the term for a group of craftspeople who control a certain craft?

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Guild

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What does the term "fallow" refer to in agriculture?

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Plowed but with nothing planted to restore fertility