manorialism
Something given to a vassal by a lord
fief or plot of land
The symbol used to represent a knight and his family in battle
coat of arms
What time did a monk's day begin?
midnight
What was the purpose of the crusades?
To protect pilgrims traveling to the holy land by taking control of it.
What is a guild?
A group of craftsmen who set a high standard for the quality of work they produce.
The document that exchanged obligations between lord and vassal
feudal contract
"A knight without _______ is no longer alive"
honor
What was the primary civilizing forces in the middle ages?
The Roman Catholic Church
"Deus vult" means what?
How many stages of work were required to become a journeyman?
3
The lord's dwelling on a manor.
Castle
The code by which knights lived by.
chivalry
How many meals a day did a monk have?
2
Why did peasants want to go on a crusade?
to get away from their boring life
How many years of practice were required to become a journeyman?
7
Water ditch around a castle.
moat
helmet, chest plate, chainmail, etc.
The cathedral and monastery
Why did a knight want to go on a crusade?
For honor and glory
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.
Name the hierarchy of feudal classes from top to bottom
king, pope, lords, knights, peasants, serf
Name the stages of knighthood and describe each level.
Squire (12-13) assisted knights, became skilled in weapons
Knight (when qualified) usually knighted by king or on the battlefield after a brave act
What were the 3 main purposes the monastery served?
School, hospital and inn for weary travelers.
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.
What was the major benefit to having guilds?
They ensured quality products