U1 Lessons 4 & 5 Vocab

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The Leader of the Franks from 768 to 814, who unified the Christian lands of Europe.

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Charlemagne

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The economic and political system of medieval Europe in which people exchanged loyalty and labor for a lord protection.

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Feudalism

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Land granted by a Lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.

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Fief

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A peasant who could not leave the lords land on which he or she was born and worked.

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Serf

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The medieval knights code for ideal behavior including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women.

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Chivalry

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a set of spiritual beliefs, values, and practices.

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religion

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To cause a person to suffer because of his or her beliefs.

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persecute

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The body of people, such as priests, who perform the sacred functions of a church.

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clergy

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The Christian church headed by the pope in Rome.

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Roman Catholic Church

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A sacred rite of the Christian Religion.

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Sacrament