A government ruled by a single person who rules with complete

authority.

A system where nobles govern and protect people in return for

services such as fighting in a noble’s or farming a noble's land.

A system of government in which a king or a queen is the sole and

absolute ruler. The ruler is chosen based on heredity rather than election.

A system of government in which a few people rule over the entire

population.

A nation in which political power lies with the citizens who elect

leaders and representatives.

A system of government where religious laws and beliefs are the

guiding force, and religious leaders typically hold the highest position(s) of power.

Skilled workers who make products (usually from metal, cloth,

leather, clay or wood).

A member of a political community who is treated as an equal and

who has rights and responsibilities.

An employee (worker) in any government agency other than the

military. (i.e. police officer, tax collector, bookkeeper, etc.)

Official leaders of the church (i.e. priests, bishops, etc.)

A person who owns a large estate or farm (a large piece of land).

They typically generate wealth from that land.

a person who claims to be instructed by God to share God’s words.

A person who lives in a government with an absolute ruler. They

have no rights, no say in government, unless granted by the ruler, and no choice but to obey their ruler.

Someone who takes power by force and rules with total authority.

A political division of a country (similar to a state)

A large piece of land owned by one person or family- typically used

for farming

A group of many different lands under one ruler

A settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties with its

homeland

A city and its surrounding land consisting of its own government

and not a part of any larger unit