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6028587626feudalismMedieval European political, economic and social system from the 9th to 15th century. An example of feudalism is someone farming a piece of land for a lord and agreeing to serve under the lord in war in exchange for getting to live on the land and receiving protection0
6028587627kingthe male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.1
6028587628peasanta member of a class of persons who are small farmers or farm laborers of low social rank2
6028587629plagueA deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person.3
6028587631queenthe female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.4
6028587632monarcha sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.5
6028587633knightA man who received honor and land in exchange for serving a lord as a soldier.6
6028587634social hierarchyorganization of people in a society into levels based on power7
6028587635churchChristian place of worship8
6028587636popeLeader of the Catholic Church9
6028587637priestan ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments10
6028587638monkA man who devotes his life to a religious group, often giving up all he owns.11
6028587639revoltto fight in a violent way against the rule of a leader or government12
6028587640black plagueA disease that engulfed Europe during the Middle Ages. It killed about one-third of the population and was carried by fleas. Because of this, the feudal system died out.13
6028587641black deathPlague; Pestilence. Killed one third to one half of Europe's population. Brought an end to the feudal system.14
6028587642IslamA religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah), and a body of law written in the Quran.15
6028587643empireA group of states or territories controlled by one ruler16
6028587644caliphateIslamic empire ruled by those believed to be the successors to the Prophet Muhammad.17
6028587645expansionExtending the nation beyond its existing borders18
6028587646crusadesA long series of wars between Christians and Muslims.19

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