Crusades, Black Death, and Feudalism

Front

the medieval knight's code of honor

Back

chivalry

Front

an economic and political system that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people pledged loyalty to a lord in return for protection

Back

feudalism

Front

an armed warrior on horseback

Back

knight

Front

a large estate, often including farms and a village, ruled by a lord

Back

manor

Front

Ruled by a king or queen, and was the most common type of government in feudal Europe.

Back

monarchy

Front

the supreme leader of the Catholic church

Back

pope

Front

this was headed by the pope in Rome, and was often as powerful as European monarchs

Back

Roman Catholic Church

Front

a person given the use of land by a higher lord in return for their loyalty, particularly for their military service

Back

vassal (knight)

Front

The crusades were wars between Christians and 

Back

Muslims

Front

This city was on a crossroads between Europe and the Middle East.

Back

Constantinople