Medieval Europe 1
A period of European history that began with the fall of the Roman Empire and lasted almost 1000 years.
Middle Ages
A landed estate in the Middle Ages.
A Manor
Charlemagne made this place the capital of his empire
Aachen
I am a steep-sided valley that is a inlet of the sea.
Fjords
I was a priest who in the AD 400s who traveled to Ireland to spread the Christian message and set up churches and monasteries
Patrick
Religion that vast majority pracitised.
Christianity
I was King of the Franks during the AD 400s
King Clovis
Charlemagne depended on these people to run courts throughout his empire
Counts
I was known for raiding and come from Scandinavia
Vikings
I was pope from AD 590-AD 604. I wanted all of Europe to become Christian
Gregory I or Gregory the Great
A political and social system of the Middle Ages in which powerful nobles gave land to lesser nobles in exchange for service and loyalty.
Feudalism
In Medieval Europe, monks lived here to practice a life of prayer, worship, and study.
Monastery
Charlemagne depended on these people to ensure the counts conducted their duties properly
Lord's Messengers
I am a viking. Why did I have to rely on the seas?
Scandinavia had little farmland
People who are sent out to teach their religion
Missionaries
separated Britain and Ireland from the rest of Europe. This provided protection and trade
English Channel
I am the son of Charles Martel. Who am I?
I am one of the stronger kings of Germany. I fought the Magyars and sent troops to Italy to protect the pope
Otto I
I am a leader of a monastery
Abbott
Henry was excluded from Church membership. What is this called?
Excommunication
Lessor nobles who received land and protection in exchange for their loyalty and service.
Vassals
Pepin donated this conquered land he won from the Lombards to the Pope.
Papal States
We tried to unite northern Italy and Germany under a single ruler with a strong government in the 1100-1200s
Frederick I and Frederick II
I got in a argument with Henry IV. The result was Henry IV got excommunicated
Gregory VII
This forbids a priests from providing Christian rituals to a groups of people
Interdict
The Angles and Saxons pushed me aside after conquering Southeastern Britain. Some of us fled to the mountains. Others went to Ireland. Who am I?
Celts
I was the most powerful mayor of all the mayors. I wanted to unite all the Frankish nobles under his rule
Charles Martel
Another word for a writing room in monasteries
Scriptoria
This is an agreement between the pope and a ruler of a country
Concordat
I am warrior that fought on horseback. I am considered to be the most powerful soldiers in Europe
Knights
I am Pepin's son. I became the King after Pepin. I have a nickname I earned for my conquests.
Charlemagne
Charles Martel led the Franks against the Muslims in AD 732. What battle am I?
Battle of Tours
How did monasteries play an important role in Medieval Europe?
1) provided food
2) provided rest for travelers
3) provided medical care
Knights had to follow this code. It served as a guide to good behavior
Chivalry
I am a peasant. I take off of work for one reason only. What is the reason?
Catholic Feast Days
This location served as the trading center of the Mediterranean
Venice
I cause problems in cities in Medieval Europe because houses are built close together
fire
Another name for buisness groups
Guilds
I am woman living in the city in Medieval Europe. What are some of my duties ?
1) cooked
2) ran households
3) raised children
4) managed family's money
5) Learned husband's trade
This location in present day Belgium served as the trading center of northern Europe
Flanders