Medieval History Flashcards

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Monarchy

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Ruled by a king or queen

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Charles Martel

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Frankish King who led the battle of Tours defeating the Islamic advance into Europe.

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Fief

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A gift of land given by a noble to his vassal

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Vikings

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Barbaric warriors from Scandinavia who plundered Europe and eventually settled parts of it.

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Aachen/Aix la Chappelle

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Charlemagne’s capital on the French /German border

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Vassal

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A person who has sworn loyalty to a higher ranking member of nobility

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Serf

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The lowest member of Feudal society, like a slave but can’t be sold

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Monasteries/monks

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A place where monks live and work (scrive, farm, pray)

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Chivalry

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Code of proper behavior for knights and male nobles

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Feudalism

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Political order where a vassal swears loyalty to overlords or kings for service