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middle ages
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crusades | A long series of wars between Christians and Muslims who fought for the Holy Land. (Israel) |
| medieval | Referring to the Middle Age |
| chivalry | The code of honorable behavior for medieval knights |
| Parliament | The lawmaking body that governs Europe |
| excommunicate | To cast out from the church |
| Saladin | Muslim general, he led the Muslim forces in the 3rd Crusade |
| pope | The head of the Catholic Church |
| Charlemagne | King of the Franks. A brilliant warrior and strong leader. |
| Thomas Aquinas | Dominican philosopher. He said that thinking logically could help show that Christian beliefs are true. |
| Benedict | Italian saint and monk. Created a set of rules for monks to follow. |
| King Richard I | King of England who led Christian soldiers in the 3rd Crusade. Earned respect from enemies for being brave and fair. |
| Hundred Years War | A long conflict between England and France. Lasted from 1337 to 1453. |
| Black Death | A deadly plague that swept through Europe between 1347-1351. |
| William the Conqueror | Powerful French noble who conquered England and brought feudalism there. |
| geography | mountny and a lot of lakes |
| middle ages | 500-1500 CE / AD |