Medieval vocab Flashcards
Medieval
In the history of Europe, The middle ages or medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the western Roman empire and merged in to the Renaissance and the age of discovery
Feudal
A system where a Peasant or worker known as a vassal recieved a piece of land, in exchange for serving a lord or king, especially in times of war
Christian
Is a believer in christianity
Cathedral
Is a Christian church which contains the seat of the bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese
Bishop
A senior memeber of the christian Clergy, Usally in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy order
Peasant
An Agricultural labourer of low status (Cheifly in historical use or in reference to subsistence farming)
Castle
A large building, Typically of Medieval Period, Fortified against attack with thick walls, Battelments, towers and often a moat
Moat
A deep, wide ditch, Typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack
Pope
The Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic church
Crenel
An indentation in the battlements of a fort of castle, used for shooting or firing missles through
Chronology
The arrangement of events or dates in order of their occurence.
Renaissance
Was a period in European history. It began in the 1300s, during the late Middle Ages. It ended during the 1500s, when the modern era began. The word means “rebirth” in French.
Vassals
A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.
Clergy
The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
Muslim
a follower of Islam
