Definitions

Question 1

Hierarchy

Answer 1

A way of ordering people into groups, with the most important ones at the top, (King, nobles, knights, peasants).

Question 2

Vassals

Answer 2

A person who offered their loyalty and service to a lord in return for his protection and the granting of a fief.

Question 3

Serfs

Answer 3

A medieval peasant who worked in the manor of a feudal lord.

Question 4

Holy Land

Answer 4

The territory of today’s Middle East.

Question 5

Fiefs

Answer 5

Usually a plot of land granted to a vassal by a lord in return for the vassal’s loyal support.

Question 6

Magna Carta

Answer 6

A document signed in 1215 by England’s King John and his barons.

Question 7

Crusade

Answer 7

A series of wars fought by Christians and Muslims between 1046 and 1291CE over control of the Holy Land.

Question 8

Pandemic

Answer 8

A term used to describe the spread of infectious disease across a large expanse

Question 9

Islam

Answer 9

The religion of the Muslims.

Question 10

Barbarians

Answer 10

A term used by ancient Romans to describe someone living outside their borders.

Question 11

Emperor

Answer 11

Someone who rules an empire.

Question 12

Excommunication

Answer 12

A religious punishment that included cutting someone off from being part of the Christian community.

Question 13

Pilgrimage

Answer 13

A journey made by someone who travels to a place of religious significance for prayers answered or sins forgiven.

Question 14

Gothic Style

Answer 14

Architecture: pointed arches, large windows, tall spires, stained glass windows.

Question 15

Illuminated Manuscript

Answer 15

Ornate works of art, highly decorated illustrations with gold and silver.