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Ch. 17 Barbarians
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History
7th Grade
05/16/2013

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ordeal
Definition
severe trial to determine guilt or innocence
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chieftain
Definition
military leader
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Adrianople
Definition
battle in which Romans were defeated by West Goths (Visigoths)
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Valhalla
Definition
hall of Wodan; the afterlife
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blood feuds
Definition
quarrels in which families of the original fighters seek revenge
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wergeld
Definition
fines imposed by the courts
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Ostrogoths
Definition
the East Goths
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Theodoric
Definition
king of the East Goths; becomes ruler of Italy
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clans
Definition
groups based on family ties
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Odoacer
Definition
German general who ruled Western Roman Empire for 15 years
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Wodan
Definition
chief god of the Germans
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oath-helpers
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people who assist those accused of crimes
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Attila
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"Little Daddy"; leader of the Huns
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Vandals
Definition
Germanic group that gave us the word "vandalism"
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Alaric
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chieftain of the West Goths (Visigoths)
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Thor
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God of Thunder
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Visigoths
Definition
the West Goths
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tunics
Definition
coat-like garments
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