Vocabulary
What does the word knight mean?
A member of the heavily armed cavalry.
When did Europe experience a revival of trade?
In the 1000s and 1100s
What does document mean?
An original paper that gives proof
When did Charlemagne die?
He died in 814
What did the vikings do in the 9th century?
Sacked villages and towns, destroyed churches, and defeated small local armies
What does enable mean?
to make something possible
When did William of Normandy land on Europe?
In 1066
What does estate mean?
A social or political class
What was the Hanseatic league?
An alliance band together for mutual trade protection
Who posed a large threat to Europe?
The vikings
What does contract mean?
A blinding agreement between two or more people
The power of the English monarchy was enlarged during?
In 1154 to1189
What does patrician mean?
A wealthy, powerful landowner
What rights did the towns people have by 1100?
Buy and sell property, freedom from military service, and the right for an escaped serf to become a free person.
Where did warriors swore an oath of loyalty?
Germanic society
What does carruca mean?
A heavy, wheeled plow with an iron plowshare
When did the alliance of the Italian cities and the pope defeat the forces of Fredrick?
1776
What does bourgeoisic mean?
The middle class including merchants
Who is angles and Saxons?
Germanic people from Northern Europe, had invaded England in the early 15th century
The frankish army had originally consisted what?
Foot soldiers dressed in coats of mail
What does serf mean?
A peasant legally bond to the land
Who reigned from 1180 to 1223?
Philip Augutus
What does technology mean?
The science or study of the practical
What did king Alfred do?
United various kingdoms in the late 19th century
Horseman had been throwers of?
Spears