General
When this empire fell, the Middle Ages began
Roman
Not a king, but founder of the religion known as Islam
Muhammad
You had to be born as one of these if you wanted to become a knight in the future
A son
These thousand metal rings would protect you but not from every weapon
Chain Mail Armor
These guys were top of the food chain in the feudal system
Kings
If the Battle of Tours was lost, then these guys would have expanded into Europe
Muslims (Islam)
This group of people became known as modern day France
The Franks
These knights wore white clothing with red crosses and became famous in the Crusades
Knights Templar
Popular tournament where knights would rock each other into the night
Joust
Lords and nobles lived in these places that served as the center of feudal life
Manor
When these Scandinavians raided your land, a good pillage and looting was soon to follow
Vikings
This king was known as "The Hammer"
Charles Martel
These knights with black clothing and white crosses defended pilgrims in the Holy Land
Knights Hospitaller
If you were really a gentleman, you would follow this knight's code of conduct
Chivalry
These guys and girls rode the wave of the lowest rung in feudalism
Serfs (peasants)
If you were a good knight, then you were given this kind of land as a gift
Benefices
This "Great" king became the first Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne
These German knights wore white clothing with black crosses
Teutonic Knights
When it comes to storming a castle, this rolling tower gave you a strong edge
Belfry
Knights were also known by this other name in the feudal system
Vassals
Early townspeople wanted freedom and this document gave them limited privileges
Charter
First Frankish king to embrace Christianity and, as a result, earn favor with the Church
Clovis
This king was the first one to use knights to fight for his kingdom
Charlemagne
This knocker of noggins would bring a crushing defeat for any recipient
Mace
It was because of the growth of these that feudalism began to decline
Towns