Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who was the Herald and what did he do?
He was the announcer for the tournament
What was a coat of arms?
A family crest
What lines divide the Earth into Hemispheres?
The Equator and the Prime Meridian
List the 7 continents
North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, Antartica
Mounted Horseman who pledge to defend their lords land
Knights
Body of officials who preform religious services
Clergy
Belonged to low social class. Lived and worked on land owned by others
Serf
Landowner
Lord
Person who receives land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and service
Vassal
Lords estate
Manor
Religion based on life and teachings if Jesus
Christianity
What were the tasks of a knight?
Defend the castle
What were the skills required for a knight?
Wear 100 pounds of Armor
One out of every
3
What was the carrier if the Black Death?
Fleas