Medieval Europe Vocab Flashcard

Front

____________ is the upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited.

Back

aristocracy

Front

A person who receives land from a ruler and in return promises to fight for the ruler is called a __________.

Back

vassal

Front

__________ is a system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services.

Back

feudalism

Front

__________ is a group of craftspeople who control a certain craft.

Back

guild

Front

The ability to read is called __________.

Back

literacy

Front

an area of land or property is known as __________.

Back

estate

Front

A _____________ is a person with power and influence who controls land given to them by a king.

Back

lord

Front

relating to the Middle Ages in Europe is called ___________.

Back

medieval

Front

___________ is called having the power of self-government.

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autonomous

Front

an organization that has existed for a long time and promotes a particular cause is called ____________.

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institution