Vocabulary Terms
Loose system of government in which local lords govern their own lands.
Main religion in Rome and Western World
Christianity
What sea lies between Africa and Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
A lesser lord; granted land in exchange for service and loyalty to a greater lord.
Vassal
Feudal Contract
Leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope
Someone who was poor, potentially homeless, and who was considered unimportant or less than.
Peasant
What ocean lies to the West of Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
A code of conduct for knights to abide by.
Chivalry
An estate granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for service or loyalty.
Fief
Clergy members who serve as overseers; take direction from the Pope.
Bishops
Which group of people were considered upper class and received payment for their services, loyalty, and fighting skills. (Nobles or Peasants)
Nobles
What island is located to the west of Europe that sits out in the Atlantic Ocean?
Wondering poet or singer.
Troubadour
A mock battle in which knights competed against other knights to display their fighting skills.
Tournament
Known as the messiah.
Jesus Christ
A lord's estate that included one or more villages and surrounding lands.
Manor
Sea located above Turkey that was surrounded by European towns which allowed for lots of trade.
Black Sea
A European noble who served as a warrior.
Knight
An economic system during the Middle Ages of Europe that was built around large estates called manors.
Manor System
Crucifixion
A peasant who is bound to the lord's land.
Serf
Geography
Heiress to the dukedom of Aquitaine; at age 15 she married Louis VI and became Queen of France.
Eleanor of Aquitaine