feudalism/
manorialism
Knighthood
Monastery
Crusades
Guilds
100

Something given to a vassal by a lord

fief or plot of land

100

The symbol used to represent a knight and his family in battle

coat of arms

100

What time did a monk's day begin?

midnight

100

What was the purpose of the crusades?

To protect pilgrims traveling to the holy land by taking control of it.

100

What is a guild?

A group of craftsmen who set a high standard for the quality of work they produce.

200

The document that exchanged obligations between lord and vassal

feudal contract

200

"A knight without _______ is no longer alive"

honor

200

What was the primary civilizing forces in the middle ages?

The Roman Catholic Church

200

"Deus vult" means what?

God's will
200

How many stages of work were required to become a journeyman?

3

300

The lord's dwelling on a manor.

Castle

300

The code by which knights lived by.

chivalry 

300

How many meals a day did a monk have?

2

300

Why did peasants want to go on a crusade?

to get away from their boring life

300

How many years of practice were required to become a journeyman?

7

400

Water ditch around a castle.

moat

400
What protection did knights wear?

helmet, chest plate, chainmail, etc.

400
What were the two primary institutions in the church?

The cathedral and monastery

400

Why did a knight want to go on a crusade?

For honor and glory

400

How did people know what kinds of goods or services were provided at a shop?

The sign would be a picture depicting the item because most people couldn't read.

500

Name the hierarchy of feudal classes from top to bottom

king, pope, lords, knights, peasants, serf

500

Name the stages of knighthood and describe each level.

page (7-12) learned to ride, manners, dance

Squire (12-13) assisted knights, became skilled in weapons

Knight (when qualified) usually knighted by king or on the battlefield after a brave act

500

What were the 3 main purposes the monastery served?

School, hospital and inn for weary travelers.

500

Explain the outcome of the crusades

they resulted in more cities and expanded trade routes. They were never successful in regaining the holy land for an extended period of time.

500

What was the major benefit to having guilds?

They ensured quality products