Chapter 1 Medieval Europe
What does clergy mean
In a Christian church, people, such as priests, who carry out religious duties
what does geometric mean
a person who becomes the leader after the previous leader's death
what does infest means
to be present in large numbers, typically causing disease
what does knight mean
A soldier on horseback who serves a king or other ruler.
what does nobility mean
powerful families that hold fiefs and titles
Did Europe survived the fall of the empire
Yes they did survived the fall of the empire
Who was Muhammad
a merchant who managed trade routes to Syria
what does oasis mean
an area in the desert where there are water and plants
what does manor mean
a large country house and its surrounding land
what does feudalism mean
a system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services
where is the Arabian Peninsula, and what is it surrounded by
it is in the South Western part of the continent of Asia, and is surrounded by water on three sides
What did plague doctors wear
Plague doctors wore beaked masks filled with dried flowers or spices, and sometimes cloth soaked in vinegar.
what does estate mean
an area of land or property
what does literacy mean
the ability to read
What were Charlemagne's four greatest talent
organizing, managing people and inspire armies to fight,and he also knew how to move them quickly from one place to another
What people created mathematics, algebra, and calculus
Muslim scholars
What was a longbow use for
To defeat the French army
what does medieval mean
relating to the Middle Ages in Europe
what does guild mean
A group of craftspeople who control a certain craft
What is a reason the western Roman empire fell.
It fell in 476 CE due to decades invasions of the Germanic tribes.
What were the hallmarks of early Islamic civilization?
rapid territorial expansion, vibrant centers of learning, scientific innovation, and unique artistic expressions.
How did the plague and war affect medieval Europe?
destroying the old feudal system and reshaping society, the economy, and culture
What does Serf mean
A person living on a feudal estate who was required to work for the Lord of the manor
What does Vassal mean?
A person who receives land from a ruler and in return promise to fight for the ruler