Calamitousinvolving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous.
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Causing great harm or destruction
Feudalismthe medieval European social system.
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A social and economic system where a landlord/lord gives land and protection to a serf/peasant in return for the serf's labor.
Pandemica disease prevalent across a country or the world
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An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
Clergythe religious leaders of a group or religion
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The body of all people ordained for religious duties
Heresybelief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
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Belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief or opinion of a particular religion
Plaguea contagious bacterial disease
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A contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, typically with the formation of buboes.
Knighthoodthe rank or dignity of a knight
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The title, rank, or status of a knight
Serfdomthe condition of a tenant bound to the land and labour
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The state of being a serf, a peasant tied to a lord's land
Manorialisman essential element of feudal society
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The economic and social system of medieval Europe under which peasants' land tenure and production were regulated