People
They Received few benefits for their long hours of work
Who were Serfs
place where a serf lived and worked
What was a Manor or Estate
the principal religion of medieval times
What is Christianity/Catholicism
a time of fear and confusion
What was the Dark Ages
protected a knight in battle
What was Armor
People who met to choose the Pope
Who are the Cardinals
where castles were often built
What were cliffs or hilltops
supervised the work of priests in their district
Who were Bishops
it was also called the Medieval Period
What was the Middle Ages
played instruments and sang songs
Who were Minstrels
They held onto the Holy Land despite The Crusades
Who are The Muslim Turks
city where the pope lived
What is Rome or Vatican City
copied Greek and Roman manuscripts
Who were Monks
military expeditions organized by the pope
What were The Crusades
relationship between lords, vassals, and serfs
What was Feudalism
Entertained the Lord with Jokes and Pranks
Who were Jesters
where an abbot could be found
What was a Monastery
a court to investigate heretics
What is The Inquisition
it was caused by heresy
What was Excommunication
it could be raised or lowered
What was a Drawbridge
powerful rulers of Nation States at the end of The Middle Ages
Who were Kings/Monarchs
the pope hoped the Crusaders would capture it
What was The Holy Land
period during medieval times when religion was of special importance
What was The Age of Faith
event that involved lances and horses
What was a Joust or Tournament
land given to a vassal by a lord
What was a Fief