middle ages XD Flashcards
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century
a period of one hundred years
chatlemange
crowned emperor by pope Leo 111, Christmas a.d. 800 1st emperor since the roman empire
Feudalism
A way of organizing and governing society based on land and services.
Manor
large farming estates that were self sufficient.
self sufficient
needing no outside help in satisfying ones basic needs
Guild
a group of workers (of the same craft) that come together and set standards/policies for their members
Magna Carta
Was a “Great Charter” that gave certain rights to the English people. Stated that the king must follow the law. He could not simply rule as he wished.
Monks
men who devoted their lives to God
Nuns
women who devoted their lives to God
Excommunicate
remove a member of the church.
King John 1
Crusade
a series of military expeditions made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries.
Black Death
was one of the most feared diseases in the 14th century. It was a type of plague, that was spread via the bite of infected rat fleas.