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the period of European history between the collapse of Rome and the Renaissance, lasting roughly from a.d. 500 to 1450.
Middle Ages
a peasant farmer in feudal society, who labored for a noble in exchange for protection and certain rights.
the code of conduct of samurai warriors, which required that they be generous, brave, and loyal.
Bushido
a king of the Franks (from A.D. 768) who conquered much of Europe and spread Christianity in the conquered regions.
Charlemagne
the estate of a feudal noble, usually including a fortified building or castle.
Manor
a long poem that tells a story of heroic adventures
a place where members of a religious order practice a life of prayer and worship.
Monastery
a highly trained mounted warrior in the service of a noble during the European Middle Ages.
Knight
a powerful landowning noble.
Feudalism
the code of conduct of medieval European knights, focusing on bravery, honor, and respect toward women and the weak.
Chivalry
an association of people sharing a trade or craft, intended to control the quality and quantity of their production and to protect their interests.
Guild