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Mesoamerica |
Mayas, Inca, Mexica / Aztec |
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kingdoms of africa |
The Swahili, west africa, central africa |
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japan in the middle ages |
feudal, ancient |
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The Mongol Empire |
Europe + Asia = Eurasia |
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Charlemagne |
King of the Franks |
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knight |
when a boy reached the age of 7 he left home to go training for knighthood. |
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feudalism |
a lord gave vassals land in exchange for military and other services |
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vassal |
This Latin word means 'military retainer' and was a warrior who received a fief. |
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serf |
halfway between being a slave and a free person. |
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Avignon |
this French city was the papacy located during part of the 14th century |
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extremely powerful |
During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church was considered this |
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homage |
A knight kneels before a lord, places his hands between the lord's hands, and indicates that he is the lord's man. The lord recognizes the knight as a vassal, raises him to his feet, and kisses him. |
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strengths of Charlamenge |
Administration, Promotion of Learning , Military Might |
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William of Normandy |
he conquered England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 |
