Vocabulary
Relating to the Middle Ages in Europe.
Medieval
Decades of these, ultimately lead to the Roman Empire's collapse.
Invasions by Barbarians.
The three word nickname given to Charlemagne.
Charles the Great
Lords
Landowners made money from fairs by charging this to merchants that sold their goods
Taxes or Fees
An organization that has existed for a long time and promotes a particular cause.
Institution
This social class enjoyed parties, lived in large homes with servants, and attended civic gatherings in ornate government buildings.
Political
This Roman City was were Charlemagne took power.
The Franks
An agreement between kings and lords reguarding land and loyalty.
Feudalism
Source of entertainment, that also helps the local economy.
Fairs or Markets
The ability to read
Literacy
The only major institution to survive the fall of the Roman Empire.
Churches
This person crowned Charlemagne as the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire due to his consistent protection of Christianity.
A place where a community of Monks or Nuns lived.
Monastery
Beginning as an apprentice, one must first become and hold the position of this term, before becoming a master of their skill/craft.
Journeyman
An area of land or property
Estate
Due to the decline in education and scarcity of books, Romans suffered from a decline in this.
Literacy
Alongside Religion, Charlemagne's Monasteries also provided this.
Education
Complete the Hierarchy Listed Below:
(1) Kings
(2) Lords
(3) _____
Serfs
This system allowed for soil's nutrients to be replenished, doubling the yield of crops.
Three-field Rotation system
A group of craftspeople who control a certain craft.
Guild
Trade was inspired by private individuals, aka merchants, though they relied upon the government's military for this.
Protection
Charlemagne also spread Christianity throughout the spread of books, that's text was referred to this hand crafted term.
Illuminated
A manor differs from an estate because of this unique feature.
A country house
Three-field systems utilized three different fields for planting during these TWO seasons.
Fall and Spring