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feudalism

A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land

<p>A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land</p>
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lord

The person who granted land in feudalism

<p>The person who granted land in feudalism</p>
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manor system

economic plan by which a knight allowed peasants to farm his land in return for food or other payment

<p>economic plan by which a knight allowed peasants to farm his land in return for food or other payment</p>
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knight

A man who received honor and land in exchange for serving a lord as a soldier. He protected the manor.

<p>A man who received honor and land in exchange for serving a lord as a soldier. He protected the manor.</p>
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serf

a peasant who belonged to a manor (almost a slave)

<p>a peasant who belonged to a manor (almost a slave)</p>
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peasant

farmed the land

<p>farmed the land</p>
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Coat of Arms

A shield marked with designs of a particular family or group.

<p>A shield marked with designs of a particular family or group.</p>
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moat

a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack.

<p>a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack.</p>
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cathedral

A large and important church

<p>A large and important church</p>
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Monastery

Where monks live together in community

<p>Where monks live together in community</p>
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monk

A man who has taken a solemn vow to devote his life to prayer and service in a monastery

<p>A man who has taken a solemn vow to devote his life to prayer and service in a monastery</p>
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guild

an organization of people in the same craft or trade

<p>an organization of people in the same craft or trade</p>
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The Crusades

A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

<p>A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.</p>
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Black Death

the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe

<p>the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe</p>
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trade

Exchange of goods and services

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emperor

The supreme ruler over Japan. He was looked up to by all of his people, but held little power.

<p>The supreme ruler over Japan. He was looked up to by all of his people, but held little power.</p>
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Shogun

Probably the most important and powerful figure in society. He was in charge of military and all the decisions made in this field. He was ranked under the emperor, but held more power.

<p>Probably the most important and powerful figure in society. He was in charge of military and all the decisions made in this field. He was ranked under the emperor, but held more power.</p>
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Daimyo

A great leader who was the most powerful under the shogun. His job was manage a large area of land he was in charge of as well as serving the shogun. The daimyo also paid samurais to protect and work for them.

<p>A great leader who was the most powerful under the shogun. His job was manage a large area of land he was in charge of as well as serving the shogun. The daimyo also paid samurais to protect and work for them.</p>
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Samurai

A japanese warrior (similar to a knight) who worked for the daimyo. They brought justice and order to the community and protected their people.

<p>A japanese warrior (similar to a knight) who worked for the daimyo. They brought justice and order to the community and protected their people.</p>
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Bushido

Meaning 'Way of the warrior', Bushido was a strict code of conduct the samurai followed.

<p>Meaning 'Way of the warrior', Bushido was a strict code of conduct the samurai followed.</p>
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Warlord

A military commander

<p>A military commander</p>
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chivalry

the qualities idealized by knighthood such as bravery and respect toward women

<p>the qualities idealized by knighthood such as bravery and respect toward women</p>
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vassals

lesser lords who pledged their service and loyalty to a greater lord -- in a military capacity

<p>lesser lords who pledged their service and loyalty to a greater lord -- in a military capacity</p>
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fealty

loyalty

<p>loyalty</p>
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pope

Head of the Roman Catholic Church

<p>Head of the Roman Catholic Church</p>
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hierarchy

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

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fief

land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service

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Bubonic Plague

The most common form of the Black Death is characterized by fever and painful swellings called buboes.

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Yersinia pestis

The scientific name of the bacteria that caused the plague carried by fleas on rats.

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pandemic

worldwide epidemic of a disease

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scapegoat

a person or group unfairly blamed for something, in this case the plague