Feudalism
The self-sufficient town that had farm land, and a large house owned by a lord
Manor
Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope
What two groups fought in the Crusades?
European Christians and Turkish Muslims
What was the name of the illness that killed nearly 1/3 of Europe?
The Black Plague
These men lived in monasteries, and were often the most educated during this time period. They had libraries and hospitals, and were members of the clergy
monks
A farmer tied to the land - they couldn't move even if the land switched owners
Serf
The term for any church official
clergy
Why were the Crusades fought?
The Christians wanted control of the Holy land
How did the plague spread?
Fleas on rats that traveled to Europe on trade ships
The code of conduct for knights
Chivalry
Name for the person who received land in fedualism
Vassal
Where did monks live?
Monestary
What were the impacts of the Crusades on learning in Europe?
They received new ideas through cultural diffusion
Time period just after the fall of Rome, in which there was little government and people experienced chaos, invasions, and poverty
Dark Ages
The name for a book with beautiful calligraphy and illustrations made in the middle ages
Illuminated Manuscript
Term for land given by a lord or king in feudalism
How could the Church influence politics during this time period?
They could influence the decisions of kings
What were the impacts of the Crusades on trade?
Trade increased
Who led the French into battle during the Hundred Years' War after saying that she heard voices of saints
Joan of Arc
According to the Romans, these were outsiders who did not speak Latin
Barbarians
What is the economic system associated with feudalism?
Manorialism
How did the Church influence the economy in Europe?
They could raise taxes, ask for payment to forgive sins, owned land, etc.
What were TWO reasons why European soldiers might want to fight in the crusades?
Go to heaven, believed in the cause, wanted to escape feudalism, money, glory
What was the name of the war fought between England and France over land and the French crown?
The Hundred Years' War
Magna Carta