People
They are an early Germanic people from the Roman Province of Gaul.
Who are the Franks?
This people were Medieval peasants who had to live on the lord’s estate, life wasn't easy for them.
Who are the Serfs?
Self-contained living arrangements in Medieval Europe
What is the manor?
The gift of land granted.
What is a fief?
This person who received land from a lord.
Who was the Vassal?
These warriors follow a strict code of conduct called Bushido.
Who are the Samurai?
Religious communities where monks gave up their worldly possessions and devoted their lives to God.
What is a monastery?
The act of giving 10 percent to the church.
These people were a group of church leaders
What are the clergy?
These warriors follow a strict code of conduct called Chivalry.
What are Knights?
Non religious or worldly.
What is secular?
In order to gain experience fighting in local wars, young knights participated in these mock battles.
What are tournaments?
An era of European history that saw the decline of the Roman Empire, also known as the Medieval Period.
What is the Middle Ages?
These were important religious ceremonies.
What are sacraments?
Body of laws established by the Church.
What is canon law?
This person was crowned emperor of Rome by Pope Leo III, he also extended Frankish rule and created a school for his subjects.
Who is Charlemagne?
This person owned the manor estate and was responsible for giving out land.
What is the lord?
This German-Italian Empire remained strong in Europe until 1100 A.D.
What is the Holy Roman Empire?
The practice of kings and nobles appointing church officials.
Lay Investiture