Middle Ages Vocab

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A woman who has rejected society and dedicated her life to God

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Nun

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Collection of parishes governed by a Bishop?

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Bishopric

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Head of the convent

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Abbess

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Someone sent to carry a religious message

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Missionary

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Social order post-Rome: land & protection for services

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Feudalism

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What is a vassal?

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Served a lord in a military role.

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Member of heavily armored cavalry?

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Knight

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Knights were governed by:

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A code of chivalry

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Land granted to a vassal

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A Fief

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Life dedicated to God, often by a monk.

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Monasticism