The Church
He was the founder of Christianity
Jesus Christ
He won the Battle of Hastings and became the King of England
William the Conqueror
They farmed the land and couldn't leave.
Serfs
Someone who travels to another country to do religious work.
Missionary
Buying and selling goods on a large scale.
Commerce
He is at the top of the Catholic hierarchy.
The Pope
He was the first Holy Roman Emperor (not the Emperor of Rome!)
Otto the Great
They performed the sacraments and were religious leaders.
Clergy
Scandinavian raiders who terrorized European kingdoms.
Vikings
Assets for use in a business.
Capital
These form the basic tenets of Jewish law
The Ten Commandments
One of "the Greats;" was crowned the Emperor of Rome (not the Holy Roman Emperor)
Charlemagne
They protected the lords and the serfs. Skilled warriors.
Knights
A period in Europe between 500 and 1500 AD, through which Europe evolved into a distinct cultural region.
The Middle Ages
Land granted by a lord.
Fief
A 10% tax paid to the church.
Tithe
He was the first European to sail to North America.
Leif Eriksson
He ruled the kingdom. Top of the pyramid.
Kings
Communities of Christian men living under religious vows. One of the primary sources of a medieval education.
Monastery
Religious ceremonies.
Sacraments
The area that a church services
He legalized Christianity in Rome; sponsored the Council of Nicaea
Constantine.
Lords/Nobles/Vassals
The basic statements of the Christian faith.
The Nicene Creed
The principal administrative church.
Cathedral