What is feudalism?
The feudal system
What is fiefdom?
A piece of land under a person’s control
What is the status quo?
The existing way of doing things
What is humanism?
A system of thought that centres on humans and their values, potential, and worth
What is vellum?
Fine parchment made from the hide of calves
What does vernacular mean?
Local, common, or native referring in particular to languages
What does contemporary mean?
Of the time
What is perspective?
The artistic technique of showing depth and three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface
What does ‘Trinity’ refer to?
The Christian belief that God consists of three parts; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Define crucifixion
Putting to death by fastening to a cross
What is Flemish?
The language and nationality of the powerful medieval principality of Flanders
What is heresy?
An opinion against the beliefs of a given religion
What is utopia?
A perfect world
What is quality of life?
The sense of safety, comfort, security, health, and happiness that a person has in their life
What is a capitalist society?
A society with an economic system that depends on private investment and profit
Define secular
Having to do with physical things; the opposite of spiritual
Define rhetoric
The art of persuasive speaking and writing
Define logic
The science of reasoning and proving arguments
