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Those who controlled the rest of Europe that was not part of the Roman Empire
Barbarians
Poor farmers of low social status who own or rent small pieces of land for farming.
What are peasants
Armed warriors
What is a Knight
A large estate, including farmland and villages, held by a lord.
What is a Manor
Those who controlled the rest of Europe that was not part of the Roman Empire
Who were the Barbarians
Area North of Italy in western-central Europe. Charlemagne was crowned its first emperor in 800.
What is the Holy Roman Empire
This group of people worked the land, but were beholden to it.
What is serfs
The belief that God approved of and wanted the rulers to rule
What is Divine Right
The leader of the Catholic Church
Who is the Pope
The organization of the economy during the Middle Ages; describes how land was distributed and who profited from it
What is Manorialism
A system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power and privileges.
What is Feudalism
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle
What is a moat
The Christian Church which was dominant in Europe during the Middle Ages; headquarters were in Rome, Italy.
What is the Catholic Church
Kings / Queens would use this group of people to help them manage their large kingdoms
Who are Lords
Belonging to a class with high social or political status
What are Nobles
The land given to someone by a lord.
What is a fief
Christian leader of the Franks - he built an empire after the fall of Rome.
Who was Charlemagne
The office or authority of the Pope
What is the Papacy
The peninsula of southwestern Europe occupied by Spain and Portugal
What is the Iberian Peninsula
The medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, includes bravery, loyalty, and respect for women.
What is chivalry
A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks
What is a Monastary