Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Roman Catholic Church
Life in The Middle Ages
Random
100
An agreement between groups or countries to support each other is a(n)_________
What is alliance?
100
A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Their holy book is the Bible.
What is Christianity?
100
The head of the church
Who is the Pope?
100
Lords were required to _______ their peasants and serfs.
What is protect?
100
The Middle Ages happened between_______
What is 476 to 1500?
200
Working with other groups or countries peacefully to solve problems.
What is diplomacy?
200
The group of people who live/work with the royal household.
What is the court?
200
Nearly everyone in Europe during this time was a _____
What is a Roman Catholic?
200
This class of people ate lots of meat, white bread, and foods with exotic spices.
Who are the nobles?
200
The Middle Ages is often known as _______
What are the Dark Ages?
300
Organized in levels from most powerful to least powerful, based on status.
What is hierarchy?
300
A medieval system where kings gave land to nobles, nobles supported knights, and peasants worked the land in exchange for protection.
What is the Feudal system?
300
The church had the power to tax people. This is called a _____
What is a tithe?
300
Many peasants were legally tied to lords and had to work for them forever. They were called ______
What are serfs?
300
In this system society was organized into strict hierarchy, where each level gave protection to the one below and service to the one above.
What is the Feudal System?
400
The movement of people to cities
What is urbanization
400
A ruler with total power who uses it cruelly or unfairly - a tyrant or oppressor
What is a despot?
400
The church was responsible for all
What are charities and hospitals?
400
Peasant housing was pretty basic: walls were _____ & daub (wood & mud)
What is wattle?
400
The church said you could earn your way into heaven by paying donations. These are called___
What are indulgences?
500
A group of wealthy, powerful families who often ruled society.
What is the aristocracy?
500
The right of a country or group to govern itself without outside control.
What is sovereignty?
500
People were afraid of being shunned by the church. This is known as _____
What is excommunicated?
500
The main purpose of a castle was_______
What is protection?
500
What country is this castle located in?
What is the Ukraine?
Palanok Castle