The Middle Ages
Three historical time periods.
Ancient, Middle Ages/Medieval, Modern.
The Middle Ages began when groups called __________ conquered Rome.
"barbarians"
Most feared invaders.
Vikings/Northmen
Serf comes from a Latin word meaning
Slave
Serfs were considered part of the __________ of the Manor.
Property
Why was travel dangerous during the Middle Ages?
Weak Central Government. Little protection for people moving around.
Top of the Feudal System.
King/Queen
Name of the lords estate.
Manor
Age that a noble boy started training to be a knight
7
Age that a page became a squire
14
What were peasants called that worked for the lords.
Serfs
Age that a Squire became a knight
21
two materials Serf's clothing was made from
Homespun Cloth or Animal Skin
Most powerful religious group of the Middle Ages
Catholic Church
Where was the Catholic Church's base location
Rome
Built for protection from invaders.
Castle's
Name for people that spoke against the Church
Heretics
Series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims
The Crusades
Another name for the bubonic plague
Black Death
How much of the population of Western Europe did the plague kill?
1/4 or 25%
3 things found on a Medieval Manor
Mill, Craft Shop, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Church, Priest.
An economic, social and political system.
Feudalism
3 types of meat that noble families ate
eel, boar, fish, swan, peacock
Most significant power of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages
Excommunication
Purpose of the Holy Inquisition Court
Seek out and punish heretics