Vocab Words Chapter 2! Flashcards
What does feudalism mean?
The feudal system.
What does fiefdom mean?
A piece of land under a person’s control.
What does status quo mean?
The existing way of doing things.
What does humanism mean?
A system of thought that centres on humans and their values, potential, and worth; concerned with the needs and welfare of humans.
What does vellum mean?
Fine parchment made from the hide of calves.
What does vernacular mean?
Local, common, or native, referring in particular languages.
What does contemporary mean?
Of the time.
What does perspective mean?
The artistic technique of showing depth and three-dimensional surface.
What does trinity mean?
A Christian belief that God consists of three parts, the father, the son, and the Hoy Spirit.
What does crucifixion mean?
Putting to death by fastening to a cross.
What does flemish mean?
The language and nationality of the powerful medieval principality of Flanders, now divided among Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
What does heresy mean?
An opinion against the beliefs of a given religion.
What does utopia mean?
A perfect world.
What does discipline mean?
A branch or category of learning or study.
What does quality of life mean?
The sense of safety,comfort, security, health, and happiness that a person has in his or her life.
