Feudalism
The system of land ownership and loyalty
Feudalism
Most people in Medieval Europe practiced this religion
Christianity
The 4 most powerful kingdoms in Medieval Europe
Kiev Rus, France, England, and the Holy Roman Empire
These raiders came from Scandinavia.
Vikings
This person was the head of the Catholic Church.
Pope
This group pledged loyalty to lords and fought in battle
Knights
A village, castle, fields, and workshops.
Manor
This empire formed after Charlemagne’s death.
Holy Roman Empire
This religion’s armies invaded Spain and Italy in the early Middle Ages.
Islam
How did the black plague spread?
Fleas from rats
Received payment for work, but were not allowed to leave the manor
Serf
This code guided how knights were supposed to behave.
Chivalry
He united much of Western Europe and was crowned emperor in 800.
Charlemagne
These wars were launched to reclaim the Holy Land.
Crusades
What continent is Medieval Europe located in?
... Europe
A vassal received this in exchange for loyalty and service
Fief
Name one reason people were fearful in Medieval Europe
Vikings, weak rulers, lawlessness
He conquered England in 1066.
William the Conquerer
This deadly event led to major labor shortages and brought feudalism to an end.
The Black Plague
The man who united England to defeat the vikings?
Alfred the Great
This event led to the rise of feudalism
Fall of Rome
Did most people live in cities, suburban neighborhoods, or in rural areas in Medieval Europe?
Rural Areas
This 1215 document limited royal power for the first time.
Magna Carta
The most powerful person in Medieval Europe
Church (Pope)
The most important figure in the founding of Kiev Rus and the current leader of Russia
Vladamir