History Key terms The origins of conflict of the wars of the roses, key history terms. 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsASAQA Created by: AliceEvaCreated on: 24-04-14 14:53 Define Nobility Was a social rank, the quality of being noble in character, mind birth or rank. 1 of 10 Define Feudalism This is the dominant social system in medieval Europe, each rank was given by the throne 2 of 10 Define attainder Means 'taintedness' e.g. civil rights and land suffered for sentences of treason 3 of 10 Define gentry The class of people in a good social position, below the nobility, in position because of birth right 4 of 10 Define Wardship A guardian to someone, in the state of being a ward to someone, for example someone who has not yet come of age. 5 of 10 Define protestantism The faith, practice and church of the protestant order. 6 of 10 Define patronage The support given by a patron, the power to control appointments to office or the right to privilege. 7 of 10 Define divine right The throne rights is appointed and chosen by God. 8 of 10 Define royal prerogative. The monarch has the right to independent rulings, with no limits or political veiws 9 of 10 Define Magnates A very wealthy and influential person. 10 of 10
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