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Question | Answer |
Astrolable | An instrument used to measure the locations of stars and planets as an aid to navigation |
Crusade | A campaign in favour of a cause; a medieval Christian military expedition to recover the Holy Land from Muslims |
Judaism | The religion of the Jewish people, based on a belief in one God, as told in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament), and the teaching of the rabbis |
Christianity | The religion of Christians, based on the belief of one God, as told in the Old Testament of the Bible, and the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament |
Islam | The religion of the Muslims, based on a belief in one God, based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as revealed in the Qur’an |
Pilgrim | A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious purposes |
Feudal system | A political-economic-social system of landholding in place in much of Europe in the Middle Ages. Class structure and roles were very rigid |
Diplomacy | The skill or tact in handling negotiations, especially in government |
Alliance | A formal agreement to cooperate |
Hierarchical | Based on classes of status or authority ranked one above the other |
Pestilence | A usually fatal epidemic disease |
Mortality | Death |
Astrology | The study of planets, stars, and comets in the belief that their movements and position affect daily life |
Urbanization | The movement of population away from the countryside and into cities |
Value Judgment | An opinion based on a person’s individual values and beliefs |
Court | The families, advisors and other members of a royal or noble household |
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