Module 19 Vocabulary

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The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia

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Eurasia

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A period that lasts between ancient times and modern times (500AD-1500AD)

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Middle Ages

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Another name for the Middle Ages derived from the Latin words for “middle age”

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Medieval Period

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a monk who later served as a missionary to Ireland. He had been kidnapped and taken there by Pagans in his youth.

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Saint Patrick

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religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities

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Monks

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communities of monks

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Monasteries

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an Italian monk who lived in the 500s who was known for setting rules for pursuing a more Godly life as a monk

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Saint Benedict

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A leader of the Franks who helped to expand their empire, spread Christianity, and was later crowned emperor of the Romans after conquering former Roman Empire lands

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Charlemagne

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warriors who fought on horseback

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Knights

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A knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land

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Vassal