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period between ancient and modern times
Middle Ages
Latin for "Middle Ages"
Medieval
this mountain range can be found along the southern part of Europe
Alps
a system in which land was owned by king or lords but held by vassals in return for loyalty
feudalism
a secluded community where men called monks focus on prayer & scripture
monastery
physical features of the land
topography
peasants who were legally bound to the Lord's land
serfs
This river flows north towards Germany/Netherlands into the North Sea
Rhine
an epidemic that killed its victims within days
Bubonic Plague
this document stated that the king was not above the law
Magna Carta
an especially holy person
saint
agricultural estate of a medieval lord
manor
This mountain range runs along the Eastern part of Europe
Urals
Middle Ages
holy wars between Christians & Muslims
Crusades
conflict between the kingdoms of England & France
Hundred Years' War
trained warriors mounted on horseback
knight
This river flows east across plains & ends in the Black Sea
Danube
bottom of the social class of the Feudal system
serfs/peasants
he was the first Holy Roman Emperor that was a devout Christian
Charlemagne
a group of workers practicing the same craft who join together to protect their economic interests
guild
a large community of Christians spread across the world
Christendom
This mountain range runs along the Western part of Europe
Pyrenees
In the Feudal system, a Knight was a vassal to this person
Lord
How the plague arrived in Europe
ships