Middle Ages Vocabulary

Front

Which word means "relating to earthly life rather than to religion or spiritual matters"?

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Secular

Front

Which word means the following: A serious religious ceremony or act?

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Ritual

Front

Person who is forced to work on the land for the lord and may not leave the land?

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Serf

Front

What is the definition of the word "Monk"?

Back

A person who lives a religious life, often in a monastery

Front

Which word means the following: A person who travels and spreads religion and creates converts?

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Missionary

Front

What is the definition of the word "monastery"?

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A place where monks live and work

Front

Which word means the following: The economic and political system of Europe during the middle ages; Nobles governed and protected people in return for services.

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Feudalism

Front

Knight

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A medieval soldier of high rank

Front

Which word means the following: A way that feudal lords organized their lands in order to produce agricultural goods?

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Manorialism

Front

Which word means the following: A large and important Church?

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Cathedral