The feudal system
The term for a grant of land given by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service.
What is a feif
The head of the church
Who is the pope
This Macedonian ruler created one of the largest empires of the ancient world before dying at age 32.
Who was Alexander the Great?
This skilled worker made horseshoes and often repaired metal tools for villagers.
What is a blacksmith?
This sport involved shooting arrows at targets and was also important for war training.
What is archery?
This group sat at the bottom of the feudal pyramid and were bound to the land they worked.
What are serfs
High-ranking bishops and archbishops appointed by the Pope. They act as the Pope's chief advisors and administrators
Who are the cardinals
This French king famously declared, “I am the state,” symbolizing absolute monarchy in France.
Who was Louis XIV?
Under this system, peasants worked land owned by a lord in exchange for protection and the right to farm.
What is manorialism (the manor system)
Knights competed in these events where they fought with lances while riding horses.
What are jousting tournaments?
This term refers to a mounted horseman who pledged to defend a lord's land in exchange for a fief.
This term refers to a mounted horseman who pledged to defend a lord's land in exchange for a fief.
oversee major or historically significant dioceses, known as archdioceses
Who are the archbishops
This king signed the Magna Carta in 1215 after pressure from rebellious barons.
Who was King John?
This common fabric, made from sheep’s wool, was worn by peasants and nobles alike.
What is wool
These large public events featured food, games, music, and contests and were often held once a year.
What are fairs?
The Church collected this specific type of 10% tax from all Christians, contributing heavily to its medieval wealth
What is a tithe
They are responsible for teaching, governing
What is the role of the bishops
Known as “The Lion King,” this English ruler led forces during the Third Crusade.
Who was Richard I?
Because clean water was hard to find, many people drank this instead, since it was safer than water.
What is ale (or beer)?
played with small cubes marked with numbers, was popular in taverns.
What are dice?
he term for a self-sufficient medieval estate or economic community.
What is a manor?
Ordained by bishops, act as their co-workers and primary assistants at the local level
What is the role of priests
This British monarch became the longest-reigning queen in British history in 2015.
Who was Elizabeth II?
This building was the center of most villages, serving as a place of worship and community gatherings.
What is a church?
Nobles often enjoyed this outdoor activity of chasing animals for sport and food.
What is hunting?