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18 Cards in this Set
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Charlemage |
Early French king who went on to become emperor of the Romans |
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Middle ages |
Time period from approximately 500 CE to 1500 CE; also referred to as medieval times |
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Viking |
Fierce warriors from the north who raided towns in Europe stealing valuables and killing many they came in contact with |
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Feudalism |
A government system in which most people were organized according to wealth and power; based on Land and service |
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Serf |
Lower-class farmers who work the land for the Lord and were not allowed to leave |
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Noble |
People born into wealthy, powerful families |
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Knight |
Trained warriors who promised to defend a nobles land |
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Manor |
A large estate owned by a noble; includes farming land, homes, and villages |
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Chivalry |
A code of conduct/behavior including bravery, loyalty, and honesty |
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Tournaments |
Series of competitions in which a knight would compete |
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Battle of Hastings |
Norman conquest of England over the Anglo-Saxons in 1066 |
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Pope |
Head of the Christian church in medieval Europe |
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Clergy |
Leaders of the church like priest or bishops |
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Cathedral |
Huge church is often decorated with Stained-glass windows |
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Black death (bubonic plague) |
Disease that spread rapidly during the middle ages |
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Magna Carta |
First official document that protected the rights of the people from the king |
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King John |
King of England who was forced to sign the Magna Carta |
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Crusade |
A series of battles in which Christians try to regain control of the holy land |
