Medieval Monarchs
Known as "The Great," he ruled the Frankish Empire and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800.
Who is Charlemagne?
These armored soldiers were elite warriors in medieval Europe.
Who are knights?
The primary social class working the land under the feudal system.
Who are peasants?
This legendary king, associated with Camelot and the Round Table, is central to many medieval romances.
Who is King Arthur?
The elevated platform from which lords observed proceedings in a hall.
What is a dais?
She led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years’ War before being executed in 1431.
Who is Joan of Arc?
The massive fortifications built across Europe to resist sieges.
What are castles?
This drink was commonly consumed instead of water because it was boiled during brewing.
What is beer?
This Old English epic poem tells the story of a Geatish hero who fights Grendel and a dragon.
What is Beowulf?
The pointed architecture typically seen in medieval churches.
What is Gothic?
Known as "The Lionheart," he spent much of his reign abroad leading Crusades.
Who is Richard I of England?
The 15th-century weapon that used powdered saltpeter to fire projectiles.
What is the cannon?
Peasants who worked the land for a lord and could not freely leave were called this.
What is a serf?
This 14th-century Middle English dream-vision poem by William Langland criticizes social corruption and emphasizes Christian morality.
What is Piers Plowman?
Ornamented carvings of mythical creatures on cathedral ledges.
What are gargoyles?
This English king signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
Who is King John?
The code of conduct governing knightly behavior in battle.
What is chivalry?
Organizations for tradespeople such as blacksmiths and weavers.
What are guilds?
Allegorical play where every character is named for a virtue, vice, or human trait.
What is "Everyman"?
Fortifications with multiple walls and towers to resist attackers
What are concentric castles?
The "Mad King" of Bavaria whose castles inspired fairy tales.
Who is Ludwig II?
This type of airborne attack using flaming barrels was used against fortifications.
What is Greek fire?
The medieval housing style of townsfolk was often made of wood, wattle, & daub.
What are timber cottages?
German author who collected folklore and medieval tales in the 13th century.
Who is the Nibelungenlied author?
The central hub of monasteries often featured this enclosed garden. (Latin term)
What is a hortus conclusus?