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Renaissance - A cultural and intellectual movement that began in Italy in the 14th century, characterized by a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and learning.
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Bubonic Plague - Also known as the Black Death, this devastating plague swept through Europe in the mid-14th century, resulting in the death of millions and significant social and economic changes.
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Crusades - A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church during the medieval period, aimed primarily at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
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Manorialism - An economic and social system in medieval Europe where the lord of a manor exploited the land and the peasants who worked it.
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Papal States - A group of territories in central Italy that were under the direct sovereign rule of the Pope during the medieval and early modern periods.
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Geocentric Theory - The astronomical theory which posits that the Earth is at the center of the universe and that all celestial bodies revolve around it.
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Protestant Reformation - A religious reform movement in the 16th century that resulted in the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes to Christianity, initiated by figures like Martin Luther.
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Thirty Years' War - A series of conflicts in Central Europe from 1618 to 1648, primarily involving the Holy Roman Empire, rooted in territorial and religious disputes, and resulting in significant changes to the political landscape.
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Feudalism - A social and economic system prevalent in medieval Europe, where land was held by nobles in exchange for military service, while peasants worked the land and provided labor.
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Enlightenment - An intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, and individualism over tradition and religious authority.
These matches should help clarify the definitions of each term!