Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Word: Literacy

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Definition: the ability to read

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Word: Feudalism

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Definition: a system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services

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Word: Medieval

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Definition: relating to the Middle Ages in Europe

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Word: Serf

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Definition: a person living on a feudal estate who was required to work for the lord of the manor

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Word: Monotheism

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Definition: the belief that there is only one God

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Word: Prophet

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Definition: someone chosen by God to bring a message to people

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Word: Rule of Law

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Definition: the principle that no one is above the law, not even the highest lawmakers

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Word: Casualty

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Definition: a person killed or injured due to war or disease

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Word: Famine

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Definition: an extreme shortage of food that results in widespread hunger

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Word: Guild

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Definition: a group of craftspeople who control a certain craft