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Middle Ages
Period of time between 500 A.D. to 1500 A.D. Begins with fall of Rome.
Medieval
Culture that classifies the Middle Ages. Latin meaning middle age.
Topography
A way of explaining the physical features or surface of a landmass.
Clergy
Groups of people who are trained and ordained for religious services.
Monastery
A secluded community where men focused on prayer and scripture.
Convent
religious community for women known as nuns where the focused on prayer and scripture.
Pagan
a follower of a polytheistic religion, or a religion with more than one god
Missionary
a person who tries to convert others to a particular religion.
Saint
An especially holy person recognized for their devotion to God.
Sacrament
The secret rites of the Christian church, such as baptism and communion.
Christendom
The large community of Christians spread across the world.
Vassal
Lords who received land from a greater lord in exchange for his service and loyalty.
Fief
land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service, they ranged from a few acres to hundreds of acres.
Knight
Warriors of the Middle Ages who were mounted on horseback.
Chivalry
Code of conduct that Knights were expected to live by.
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