World Civ Unit 1 Vocab

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Ancient trade routes connecting East and West, enabling exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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Silk Roads

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Event that wiped out 1/3 of Europe's population and caused societal collapse.

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The Black Plague

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Invented by Gutenberg, allowed mass production of books.

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Printing Press

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Medieval social and economic system with land ownership hierarchy.

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Feudalism

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A large estate owned by a noble, including lands, villages, and residence.

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Manor

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A peasant bound to work the land and serve the lord.

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Serf

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A warrior serving a lord, bound by chivalry's honor and loyalty.

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Knight

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A nobleman who owned and controlled land, granting portions to vassals for loyalty and service.

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Lord

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Highest ranking lord in a kingdom who grants land for loyalty.

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King

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Medium of exchange for transactions, usually coins or paper money, holding value in an economy.

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Currency