Feudalism
This social class was at the bottom of feudal society and made up the majority of people
What are peasants/serfs?
This feudal class were designated fighters and followed a chivalric code
What are knights?
The crusades were a series of religious wars between these two groups
What are Christians and Muslims?
This heavily fortified building was used for protection in the middle ages. Peasants would run inside if enemies were spotted
What is a castle/manor?
The middle ages began in 476 C.E. after the fall of this empire
What is the Roman empire?
This type of battle involved surrounding an enemy castle and starving them out or bombarding them with trebuchets and catapults
What is a siege?
Christians and Jews were forbidden to go on pilgrimage after this new Muslim group took control of the region
Who are the Seljuk Turks?
This Frankish king worked with the support of the pope to unite Christian kingdoms and create the Holy Roman Empire
Who is Charlemagne?
This type of government has all power in one sovereign ruler, typically a king or a queen
What is a monarchy?
Heavy plate armor and castle walls became obsolete with the use of this new Chinese invention
What is gunpowder?