Ch. 17 vocabulary

Front

What is the large landmass that includes Europe and Asia called?

Back

Eurasia

Front

Topography

Back

The shape and elevation of land in a region

Front

What period lasted from about 500 to 1500?

Back

Middle Ages

Front

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

Back

Medieval

Front

Who were the religious men that lived apart from society in isolated communities?

Back

Monks

Front

What are communities of monks called?

Back

Monasteries

Front

Who were the warriors that fought on horseback?

Back

Knights

Front

What is a knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land called?

Back

Vassal

Front

What system governed the relationship between lords and vassals?

Back

Feudalism

Front

What is a large estate owned by a knight or lord called?

Back

Manor