The Middle Ages: Feudalism
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Emmalovesschool on November 2, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Clovis | He converted to Christianity and was significant to the spread of the religion in the early Middle Ages |
| lords | These people gave an oath of loyalty to a monarch in exchange for a fief |
| fief | A land grant given from a monarch to a noble |
| feudalism | This lose system of government allowed for protection and order during the Middle Ages |
| squire | The second stage in a knights's training |
| Roman Catholic Church | This was the dominate religion in Europe duing the Middle Ages |
| manor | This was a mini-society during feudal Europe; it contained a house for the lord, farm lands, and even a small village |
| barbarians | These people frequently acted as predators in Medieval Europe |
| monarch | These people were at the top of the social hierarchy duing the Middle Ages |
| monks | Lived in monasteries and help spread Christianity in remote areas |
| page | The first stage in a knight's training |
| William | He was the Duke of Normandy; he conquered England and brought stability |
| Patrick | He helped spread Christianity in Ireland; he later became a famous saint |
| serfs | The lowest level of the social hierarchy; they also represented the largest numver of people |
| Charlemagne | He brought education to his kingdom and unified Christians in Europe |
| salt | This helped preserve food since they did not have refrigeration in the Middle Ages |
| protection | Feudalism offered order and ___________ in the Middle Ages |
| Magyars | This barbarian group frequently invaded Europe duing the Middle Ages |
| chivalry | This was the oath of conduct for knights |
| missionaries | Traveled to other places to spread Christianity |
| jousting | A favorite activity amoung knights |
| vikings | These barbarians were from Norway and Sweden |
| Pope Leo | He crowned Charlemagne as the Holy Roman Emperor |
| knights | These people provided the much needed protection of the kingdom and manor |
| Franks | This powerful group conquered Gaul and helped spread Christianity |
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