Term 3 Exam Flashcards
Vassal
The person who served in the military and got land in exchange
Fief
Land given to the vassal
Lord
The person in charge of the land
Manor
Land that the lord ruled over
Serf
The lowest class in Feudal society
Feudalism
A system of gov’t that land is given in exchange for military service
3 accomplishments of Charlemagne
Expands the empire, encourages education, and had an alliance with the church
Why is Clovis important
He converted to Christianity because of winning a battle.
When did the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec empire fall
Maya: 900
Inca: 1552
Aztec: 1400
Conquistador
Spanish conqueror of Central America
Pizzaro
The person who conquers the Incan empire
How was the Incan Empire unified
Common language, roads, education, and government buildings
How did the Aztecs fall?
Cortes conquers them
Similarities of the Aztec, Inca, and Mayan religions
Sacrifice and importance of Sun and Moons Gods
Capitals of the 3 empires…
Maya: Tikal
Aztec: Tenochtitlan
Inca: Cuzco