| A | B |
|---|
| Classical | Relating to ancient Greece and Rome |
| Polis | Greek term for city-state |
| Democracy | Gov. in which leaders rule with consent of the citizens. |
| Republic | Strong National Governmenr headed by elected leaders. |
| Consul | Elected official of the Roman Republic |
| Emperor | Absolute ruler of the empire. |
| Pope | Head of the Catholic Church |
| Missionary | Person who spreads relgious views. |
| Common Law | Unwritten set of laws based o earlier customs |
| Feudalism | Political and Social system in which a lord gave land to a noble to work in return for the lord's loyalty. |
| Vassal | Noble in medevil society who loyalty toa lord in return for land. |
| Manor | Feudal estate made up of a manor house, castle , or land. |
| Serf | Farm laborers who could be bought and sold with the land. |
| Guild | Medievil workers guild. |
| Charter | Written agreemnent guaranteeing freedoms and priveleges. |
| Indulgences | Pardons for sins , given or sold by the Catholic Church. |
| Revolution | Great and violent change. |
| Divine Right of Kings | Beleif that royalty ruled by the will of God. |
