Vocabulary Geography Religion and more! 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt Let’s discuss History! Miscellaneous 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt
Workers who were tied to the land on which they lived
Who are "serfs?"
The large estates owned by knights or lords
What are “manors?”
Warriors who fought on horseback … they served their noble lords in exchange for land.
Who are “knights?”
Pieces of land … nobles gave knights this instead of money for their military service.
What are "fiefs?"
Another name for the Middle Ages is the _______ period, from the Latin word for "middle age."
What is “medieval?”
The _______ mountains separate Europe from Asia.
What are the "Ural" mountains?"
The largest peninsula in Europe is the __________ peninsula.
What is the "Scandinavian" peninsula?
The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia is called __________.
What is "Eurasia?"
__________ refers to the shape and elevation of land in a region.
What is "topography?"
Due to the quick, savage attack from the Vikings of the north, the need to protect one's land from invasion was critical! Which geographical landform then is most responsible for the ultimate need for feudalism.
What are "rivers?" (The Vikings' ability to sail their ships "up river", meant that quick, savage raids were no longer limited to coastal areas. Kings could no longer protect (his) people from the terror of Viking raids.)
The _____, ______, and monks were most responsible for the spread of Christianity during the Middle Ages.
Who are the "pope and missionaries?”
In the 800s, he was crowned Emperor of the Romans, by Pope Leo III.
Who is "Charlemagne?"
The Vikings were fierce warriors that terrorized parts of Europe during the early Middle Ages … where did they come from?
What is "Scandinavia or the Scandinavian peninsula?"
William the Conqueror defeated the British at the Battle of ___________ in 1066.
What is the Battle of "Hastings?"
The growth of cities in Europe in the 1000s was due mostly to the following two factors: the increase of population and _______.
What is "trade?"
______ tried to convert others to their religion.
Who are "missionaries?"
Northern Europeans lived on rich, fertile plains … ideal for _____________.
What is "farming?"
Southern Europeans lived on peninsulas… the Iberian or Italian, for example. For their livelihoods they were seafarers and _______.
What are "traders?"
Feudalism spread in Britain due mostly to what major historical event?
What is "William the Conqueror's conquest of the British at Hastings in 1066?"
Europe is a small continent Europe is a small continent. Many diverse water features, ________, and ________ can be found there.
What are "landforms and climates?"
__________ was a monk who helped convert the Irish to Christianity in the 400s
Who is a "Saint Patrick?"
Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities. They performed numerous tasks: ran schools, collected and saved ancient writings, and served as scribes, as well as helped the sick and needy.
Who are "monks?"
He became king of the Franks, ruling most of what we now call France and Germany. He united Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire and helped Europeans realize that they shared common bonds, like Christianity. He also famously spread school across Europe.
Who is "Charlemagne?"
Most monks followed the _________ _______, or a set of rules created by an Italian saint and monk. An example of a rule might regard a monk's lack of ownership and property.
What are the "Benedictine Rules?"
Monks lived in communities across Europe in the Middle Ages called ________.
What are "monasteries?"