Topic 7 WH Flashcards
King of the Franks who conquered Gaul (France) in 486 and converted it to Christianity
Clovis
A warrior who fights on horseback using swords, axes, and lances
Knight
System of government in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military service and other support to a greater lord or king
Feudalism
One of the first noblewomen in medieval times to inherit land and participate in politics. She became Queen of France and of England
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Law reforms created by Emperor Justinian based on Roman laws and writings that would serve as a model for laws in all of Western Europe
Justinian’s Code
Wandering musician-poets
troubadour
An estate (piece of land) ranging in size from a few acres to hundreds of square miles
Fief
Mock battles fought by knights
Tournament
The house at the heart of the medieval economy belonging to the lord
Manor
Leader of a Frankish kingdom who rallied Frankish warriors to fight against Muslim invaders
Charles Martel
A lord who was granted land in exchange for loyalty and service to a greater lord
Vassal
An economic system, where, by the Lord of the manner had legal and economic power over the peasants who lived on the estate
Manor system
Great ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 527CE to 565CE
Justinian
The contract in which greater lords granted land for the service and loyalty of vassals
Feudal contract
Emperor who, in in 768, founder of the empire reaching from what is now France to Italy
Charlemagne
Peasants who were bound to the land. They were not slaves, but could not leave the land without the lord’s permission
Serfs
Sole ruler with complete authority
Autocrat
A person born to a higher social class
Noble
Emperor Justinian‘s wife and co-ruler who was a shrewd politician and advisor and had a great power
Theodora
The code of conduct requiring nights to be brave, loyal, true to their word and to fight fair in battle
Chivalry
