Crusades:
A series of military expeditions from Christian
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Divine:
Like or from God; a god; holy
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Excommunicate:
The act of banning someone from a church. |
Feudalism:
The economical, political and
social system used in the
Middle Ages, in which lords gave land to vassals in exchange for service and loyalty.
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Infidels:
One who does not believe in a particular religion.
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Keen:
Eager; intense feelings
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Pilgrimages:
A journey to a sacred place or shrine.
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Pilgrims:
One who travels to a shrine or holy place as a religious act.
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Plunder:
To rob or take by force
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Seljuk Turks:
A group of Muslims living east of the Caspian Sea
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Siege:
The encirclement of a fortified place by an enemy intending to take it.
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Sweltering:
burning, scorching
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Treaty:
A formal agreement between two or more nations.
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Valiant:
Be strong, brave; courageous
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Venice:
A port city in Italy.
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Zeal:
Intense enthusiasm
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