Middle Ages Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Clans
A
groups based on family ties
2
Q
CHIEFTAIN
A
military leader who loyalty was given to
3
Q
Blood Feuds
A
Quarrels in which the families of the original fighters seek revenge
4
Q
Oath-helpers
A
people who swore that the accused was telling the truth
5
Q
Ordeal
A
severe trial
6
Q
Wergeld
A
fines imposed by the courts
7
Q
Converted
A
changed religion
8
Q
anointed
A
blessed with holy oil
9
Q
counts
A
chosen officials to run the courts
10
Q
lords
A
nobles
11
Q
serfs
A
people bound to the land
12
Q
minstrels
A
traveling musicians
13
Q
coracles
A
boats that the irish built
14
Q
shires
A
districts the England was divided into
15
Q
sheriff
A
a local noble chosen by the king
