Middle Ages Vocab Review

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Economic system exchanging land and protection for goods/services. Center of life in the Middle Ages, the manor was the local lord's house/castle, functioning as self-sufficient cities.

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Manor System

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Period in Europe post-Roman Empire to Renaissance (Dark Ages)

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The Middle Ages

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A system where the king grants land to lords/barons in exchange for loyalty and protection.

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Feudalism

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Religious wars between Christians and Muslims for control of the Holy Land, especially Jerusalem.

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The Crusades

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Deadly plague in Europe (1347-1351)

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The Black Death

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Land granted by a king to a lord or baron.

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Fief

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A man who received honor and land for serving a lord as a soldier.

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Knight

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Top ruler in a monarchy.

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King

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Document imposed on King John by barons stating the king is not above the law and people have the right to a fair trial.

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The Magna Carta

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A person bound to the land and owned by a feudal lord

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Serf