Feudalism
What is the piece of land called that the king would give to a lord?
a fief
This person was the leader and considered God´s representative on Earth.
Pope
What were the 2 groups of the nobility called? One was more important and powerful than the other.
Upper and lower
How many rooms were in a peasant house?
2 (one for family, and one for animals)
This group of invaders came by sea on boats called Drakkar and believed in they died in battle they went to Valhalla.
Vikings
This word is for anyone under the king (lords, knights, free peasant) who were given land or protection in exchange of fees, loyalty, military support and or labor.
vassal
These groups of people were advisors to kings and emperors. Name 1 of the 3.
Cardinals, archbishops, bishops
Before becoming a knight, you first had to be a _______ and then secondly, a _________.
Page, Squires
What was the average life expectancy?
40 years
This group of invaders combined with the Slavic peoples and made raid campaigns against the Holy Roman Empire, Italy and Papal States.
Magyars (or Hungarians)
What were the 2 privileged classes under the three estates?
Nobility and Clergy
Regular clergy included these 2 groups that lived in monasteries.
nuns and monks
Aside from serving as military for the king, what was the nobleman´s other main task or responsibility?
Collecting taxes (and tolls)
An agricultural advancement made in the 11th century that involved dividing the land into thirds?
3 years crop rotation
Royal armies were small so the king depended on the armies of _______ to defend the country.
his lords
This group of people were not allowed to marry or leave the fief without the lord´s permission.
Serfs
the crusades
As a noblewoman, you had two options - what were they?
wife or nun
Before agricultural advancements in the 11th century, these tools were used. Name 2 of the 4
roman plough (to plant)
hoes (to dig)
sickles (to harvest)
scythes (to harvest)
What institution helped the monarch rule? It´s members included palace officials, jurists, nobles, and warriors.
Royal Council (or Curia)
Castle, fields, bridge, mills, oven, peasant land, village
Name the years of the crusades - from _______ to ______.
1096-1291
A duke is part of what group within the Nobility?
upper nobility
Peasant homes were made of what 3 materials?
wood, clay, straw
Kingdoms had capital cities in which they were based and where they held court (royal family, warriors, and advisors). TRUE or FALSE
False