Middle Ages
also called the medieval period, spanned the years from about 500 to 1500
vassal
the person receiving a fief
Tithe
Family gives one-tenth of income to church.
Charlemagne
grandson of Charles the great, ruled the kingdom, united most of western Europe in 800
fief
an area of land granted to a lord in exchange for protection
thrall
also known as a slave during the time
troubadour
traveling poet-musicians at the castles and courts of Europe
Franks
Germanic people called Frank’s which held power in a Roman province of Gaul
chivalry
a complex set of
ideals, demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of three masters.
manor
the lord’s estate
Knights
Knights were mounted horsemen who pledged to defend their lords land in exchange for fiefs
serf
people who could not lawfully leave the place where they were born
page
first stage before squire and knight
tournament
a time of knights to test one’s martial/combative abilities along the rewards of fame and riches
berserkers
evil vikings high on shrooms
lord
landowner
secular
worldly power, involved in politics
monestary
a religious community
what was the name of the german people that established a large kingdom
franks
why did greek culture seem to disappear
the germanic invaders were illiterate, could not read or write
as the germanic kingdoms emerged what institution provided a sense of order
the church/christianity
how was the middle ages born? what year did it happen
500 to 1500, slow decline of the roman empire
describe the series of changes that altered the economy, government, and culture of the roman empire, how did these changes happen
the changes included the,disruption of trade, downfall of the cities, population shifts, poor leadership, and constant warfare
list the probable reasons why the vikings traveled extensively and invaded europe
trade, land
