Chapter 9 Vocabulary
The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia. Eurasia
Refers to the shape and elevation of land in a region. Topography
A period that lasted from about 500 to about Middle Ages
Another name for the middle ages. Medieval
A monk that helped convert the Irish to Christianity. Saint Patrick
Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities. Monks
Communities of monks. Monasteries
An Italian monk who created a set of rules in the early 500’s that most monasteries followed. Benedict
A brilliant warrior and strong king. Charlemagne
Warriors who fought on horseback. Knights
A knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land. Vassal
A system of promises that governed the relationships between lords and vassals. Feudalism
A large estate owned by a knight or lord. Manor
Workers who were tied to the land on which they lived. Serf
One of the most powerful people of the Middle Ages. She ruled Aquitaine, a region in southwestern France. Eleanor of Aquitaine.
A code of honorable behavior for knights. Chivalry
Short three-line poem of 17 syllables that describe nature scenes. Haiku