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Europe in the Middle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Middle Ages | the years between ancient and modern times |
| medieval | referring to the Middle Ages |
| feudalism | a system in which land was owned by kings or lords but held by vassals in return for their loyalty |
| manor | a large estate often including farms and a village ruled by a lord |
| serf | a farm worker considered part of the manor on which he or she worked |
| clergy | persons with authority to perform religious services |
| excommunication | expelling someone from the church |
| guild | a medieval organization of crafts workers or tradespeople |
| apprentice | an unpaid person training in a craft or trade |
| chivalry | the code of honorable conduct for knights |
| troubadour | a traveling poet and musician of the Middle Ages |
| Why was there a need for feudalism? | Charlemagne's empire fell apart and Europeans had to defend themselves against Vikings attacks |
| When did the Middle Ages begin? | A.D. 500 |
| When did the Middle Ages end? | 1500 |
| Why did the Roman Empire collapse? | It suffered from economic and social troubles and it suffered invasions from the north. |
| What did Charlemagne accomplish during his reign? | He established schools, spread the Christian religion, and improved the economy |
| Order of feudal pyramid | king, nobles, knights, peasants |
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