Introduction to the Middle Ages
This began when the Roman Empire collapsed during the 400s.
What are the Middle Ages?
The Middle Ages lasted for more than this number of years.
What is 1,000?
The dominant social system in medieval Europe.
What is feudalism?
These types of castles served as homes for both the wealthy and people who lacked great wealth, such as farmers, religious leaders, and some merchants.
What is medieval?
Hardworking warriors who received land from a noble in return for protection.
Who are knights?
The Middle Ages is sometimes referred to by this name because many people believed that culture and society declined after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
What are the Dark Ages?
People built these magnificent structures over centuries.
What are cathedrals?
Fail suddenly and completely.
What is collapse?
This comes from a Latin word that means fortress.
What is "castle?"
(Especially in former times) a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
What is a warrior?
Medieval civilization was at its peak.
What are the High Middle Ages?
The language of the Church and government. Only a few members of society could understand this language.
What is Latin?
The state of being stable.
What is stability?
Castles played an important role in feudalism throughout this continent in the Middle Ages.
What is Europe?
A personal servant to a knight.
What is a squire?
The principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated.
What is a Cathedral?
A deadly disease that impacted medieval Europe.
What is the Black Death?
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
What is structure?
Castles helped them defend their land, and they housed armies, weapons, and food.
Who are kings or vassals?
Code of courtesy and behavior expected of a knight.
What is chivalry?
A poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land.
What is a peasant?
Regard with great respect.
What is honor?
Feudalism was dominant on this continent.
What is Europe?
Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
What is wealthy?
The showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others.
What is courtesy?