Glossary / Definitions Flashcards
Lady
Wife of a lord
Fuedalism
A system for organising how land would be used and people would be controlled.
Manner
A community that produced everything it needed to survive.
Castle
A home made of stone for the king or queen.
Knight
Warrior who fought on a horseback.
Monarch
Ruler of the kingdom or territory.
Nobility
People of high ranking in the social hierarchy.
King
Man at the top of social pyramid.
Serf
People with little skills or education.
What is the Crusades period?
A journey by Christian soldiers to regain Holy Land from the Muslims.
Guild
Group of traders and craft workers who protect business interests.
Magna Carta
Document limiting the kings power and gave basic rights to the people.
Cathedral
A grand church
Pilgrimage
Journey for religious purposes (individual or group)
Plauge
A highly contagious disease responsible for many deaths,
