Chapter 1 - Medieval Times Or Something

Question 1

Germanic Tribes

Answer 1

Formed Europe into small kingdoms

Question 2

Charlemenge

Answer 2

Temporarily reunited Europe and helped spread Christianity

Question 3

Roman Catholic Church

Answer 3

Headed by pope. Most powerful secular in medieval Europe.

Question 4

Feudalism

Answer 4

System of government where local lords govern their own lands while supporting a greater lord

Question 5

Vassal

Answer 5

Lord who was granted land for service and loyalty to another lord

Question 6

Fief

Answer 6

Estate given by a lord to a vassal for their service and loyalty

Question 7

Knight

Answer 7

Noble that served as warrior

Question 8

Chivalry

Answer 8

Code of conduct for knights

Question 9

Manor

Answer 9

Lords estate that included 1 or more villages

Question 10

Serf

Answer 10

A peasant bound to a lords land

Question 11

Secular

Answer 11

Having to do with worldly matters

Question 12

Guild

Answer 12

Association or group

Question 13

Manga Carta

Answer 13

Said nobles (later citizens) had certain rights and monarch must obey law

Question 14

Holy Roman Empire

Answer 14

Arose from Germanic states that formed after charlemenges death

Question 15

Black Plague

Answer 15

A disease that killed 1 in every 3 people. Brought economy low ebb

Question 16

Common law

Answer 16

Based on custom and court rulings

Question 17

Jury

Answer 17

Group sworn to speak the truth

Question 18

Exocommunication

Answer 18

Punishment kicking you out of the church

Question 19

Sacrament

Answer 19

Sacred rituals of the church

Question 20

Crusade

Answer 20

Holy war

Question 21

Vernacular

Answer 21

Everyday language