Chapter 1 Flashcards
Novice
A person training to be a monk or nun.
Pilgrim
A person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.
Relic
An item associated with a saint, thought to have great powers.
Pope
The head of the Catholic Church.
Technology
Anything made by humans to extend our abilities.
Legacy
Knowledge and culture passed down from one generation or civilization to another.
B.C.E.
Before the common era
Roman legions
Roman armed forces
C.E.
Common era
Architecture
The art and science of designing buildings
Latin
The language of the Romans. In the Middle Ages, Latin served as a common language for educated people throughout Europe
Gladiator
A fighter who battled at shows; many were slaves
Barbarians
Originally a non Roman person, this was then change to “uncultured person” as an insult
Judaism
The religion of the Jews
Qur’an
The holy book of Islam
Apostles
First twelve disciples of Jesus
Gospels
First four books of the New Testament of the Bible
Martyr
A person tortured or killed because of their religious beliefs
Missionary
A person sent out by a church to convert people
Roman Catholic Church
The only Christian church in Western Europe until the 16th century
Mosaic
A picture made with many pieces of stone or glass fixed in place
Plague
A contagious disease that is out of control and kills many people
Social class
The group that one belongs to in society, or one’s parentage
Fjord
A long narrow salt water gay with high cliffs along the sides
Skald
A Scandinavian poet who recited poems and formal gatherings
Thing
A parliament where free adults could give their opinions on important matters. Viking Kings were not crowned instead were lifted up on shields
Monastery
A self contained community for people such as monks or nuns, who have taken religious vows.
