Chapter 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Duke
The highest type of European noble ranking just below a prince
Noun
Noble
A person of high rank by birth or title
Noun
Moat
A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water
Noun
Hierarchy
A system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power and privileges
Noun
Armor
A covering, usually made of metal or leather worn to protect the body during fighting
Noun
Chivalry
The medieval knight’s code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women
Noun
Pope
The bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church
Noun
Monarch
A ruler, such as a king or queen
Noun
Fief
Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service
Noun
Manor
A large estate, including farmland and villages, held by a lord
Noun
Divine Right of Kings
The belief that God gives monarchs the right to rule
Noun
Feudalism
Political and social system of medieval Europe
Lord
To rule, control, be arrogant
Verb
Knight
Medieval warrior; man who hold an honorary nonhereditary rank
Noun
Peasant
Farmer, ignorant person
Noun
Serf
Indentured servant, secant who is bound to a feudal lord and can be transferred with the estate
Noun
Barbarian
A person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized
Noun
Christianity
The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
Noun
Clovis
The king of Franks who united Gaul and set up his capital at Paris
Noun
Charlemagne
Charles the Great, king of the Franks, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Noun
Roman Catholic Church
The Christian church headed by the pope in Rome
Noun
