Feudalism
Castles
Religion
Arts and Entertainment
Misc.
100
These people provided all hard labor, and were expected to provide food when demanded. They had no rights.
Who are serfs?
100
This was the first type of castle introduced by the Normans and was the easiest to conquor.
What is Motte & Bailey?
100
In the Great Schism of 1054 the church split into Catholic and this branch.
What is Orthodox?
100
In Art and Entertainment this played a large role well into the Middle Ages.
What is Religion?
100
This technique in medicine was exercised with leeches or a knife to remove what was believed to be 'bad blood' from a sick person.
What is bleeding?
200
These men were leased land from the king and were permitted to create their own taxes for their lands.
Who are Barons?
200
This part of the castle was surrounded by the palisade and acted as a look out for these early two-part castles.
What is the Motte?
200
Bishops ruled over groups of parishes, these groups were called this.
What are diocese?
200
This type of art was created by applying paint to wet plaster which was then let to dry.
What are Frescos?
200
This was the most common weapon for a knight or even sometimes a nobleman to carry at his side.
What is a sword?
300
These were mostly self-sustained and often consisted of multiple buildings, were surrounded with feilds for animals and crops.
What are the Manor Houses?
300
This space was where enemy soldiers could be picked off between the outer wall and inner wall of a concentric castle.
What is the 'death hole'?
300
The first office of the morning that monks held in their monastaries was at this time.
What is 2 A.M.?
300
This type of music appeared as a very important part of the Medieval Church.
What is acapella?
300
Both the Church and the secular court used this obtain confessions for crimes, and sins.
What is torture?
400
Feudalism was introduced to England by William the Conquorer in this year after the Battle of Hastings
What is 1066?
400
While battling rams were the better option for breaking through castle gates, these were also used to hack through castle walls.
What are pickaxes?
400
Women found to be witches were often put to death by being burned at the stake. This french peasant's daughter also known as "The Maid of Orleans" was burned at the stake in 1431.
Who is Joan of Arc?
400
After the wealthy upper class began wanting to have art of their own this type of art begam to gain popularity.
What is secular?
400
This was a common soup among the lower class consisting of vegetables, grains, and beans.
What is pottage?
500
The king awarded these to important nobles, barons, and bishops in return for their military contributions.
What is fiefs?
500
Seige Towers used in combat against castles also went by this name.
What is a Belfry?
500
This event ensued the permanent split of the church.
What is the Reformation?
500
Actors relied on these to continue their careers putting on plays.
What are donations?
500
Though no one knew what deodorant was, hardworking peasants were fortunate to be exposed to this frequently; which also acted as a natural deodorizer.
What is smoke?
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