This system of land ownership and duties was the dominant social structure in Medieval Europe, where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and protection.
Feudalism
Life of a peasant was fun and enjoyable?
True/False
False
making a hole in a person’s skull with a drilling tool is called _______
Trepanning
This term refers to the agricultural laborers who were bound to the land and subject to the will of the landowner.
Serfs
This deadly pandemic swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing an estimated one-third of the population.
The Black Death/Bubonic Plague
land that is not planted with crops, so that the quality of the soil improves
Fallow
This series of religious wars was launched by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
The crusades
high-ranking members of the Roman Catholic Church
Bishops
This Frankish king was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD, marking the revival of the Western Roman Empire.
Charlemagne
This architectural style, characterized by pointed arches and flying buttresses, was prominent in the construction of cathedrals during the Middle Ages.
Gothic Architecture
This medieval English king led the Third Crusade and earned the nickname “Lionheart.”
Richard I
poorly trained peasants who fought with weapons on foot, usually at the demand of the local noble
Foot Soldier
This battle in 1066 saw William the Conqueror defeat King Harold II, leading to Norman control of England. (pg 255)
Battle of Hastings
What was another name for the 'Holy Lands'?
Jerusalem
Between which years did the Crusades take place?
1096 and 1271
a wealthy person, connected to the ruling family by rank, title or birth
Noble
List the three estates
Those who pray
Those who fight
Those who work
when something can be divided into identical halves
Symmetry
A new social group who bought and sold goods between east and west
Merchant Class
someone who does skilled work with their hands
Artisan