Medieval History Vocab Flashcard

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Feudalism: A political organization defined by the lord-vassal relationship.

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A form of political organization characterized by a relationship between a lord and a vassal.

Answer explanation

Feudalism is a form of political organization characterized by a relationship between a lord and a vassal. It involves the granting of land to a vassal by a lord.

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What is a manor?

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A self-sufficient estate of land controlled by a lord.

Answer explanation

A manor is a self-sufficient estate of land controlled by a lord.

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What is a fief?

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A parcel of land given to a vassal by a lord.

Answer explanation

A fief is a parcel of land given to a vassal by a lord. It represents a form of political organization characterized by a relationship between a lord and a vassal.

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What is a caliphate?

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Lands of the political-religious state of Muslims ruled by a caliph.

Answer explanation

A caliphate is the political-religious state of Muslims ruled by a caliph.

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Scholar-gentry?

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A class of Chinese officials who pass civil service exams to work in the bureaucracy.

Answer explanation

Scholar-gentry refers to a class of Chinese officials who pass civil service exams to work in the bureaucracy. They were highly educated and held significant power in the government.

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Monotheism

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Worship of one god

Answer explanation

Monotheism is the worship of one god, which is the correct choice among the answer options.

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What is a schism?

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A division over differing opinions, often regarding religious splits.

Answer explanation

A schism is a division over a difference of opinion, often related to religious differences. It refers to a split caused by disagreements.

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Religious leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

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Pope

Answer explanation

The religious leader of the Roman Catholic Church is the Pope. He is the head of the church and holds the highest authority in matters of faith and doctrine.

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Religious leader in Eastern Orthodox Church?

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Patriarch

Answer explanation

A religious leader in the Eastern Orthodox Church is called a Patriarch. They hold significant authority and are responsible for leading the church and making important decisions.

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Manorialism (seignorialism) is a system where medieval European peasants were bound to their land and lord through serfdom.

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A political, economic, and social system tying peasants to their land and lord through serfdom.

Answer explanation

Manorialism (seignorialism) was a political, economic, and social system in medieval Europe where peasants were tied to their land and lord through serfdom.