Middle Ages Vocabulary

The bridge between ancient history and modern times that lasted between 500 AD-1500 AD

• Middle Ages
• Divine Right of Kings
• Knights
• Feudalism

Latin word for Middle Ages

• Charlemagne
• Medieval
• Chivalry
• Serfs

Warrior King of the Franks; built a huge empire in Europe trying to re-make the Roman Empire

• Charlemagne
• Lord
• Vikings
• Fief

Invaders from Scandinavia who attacked European villages

• Peasants
• Vikings
• Guild
• Crusades

A system of promises and loyalty between lords and vassals

• Feudalism
• Divine Right of Kings
• Guild
• Magna Carta

The belief that God gave monarchs the right to rule.

• Lord
• Divine Right of Kings
• Feudalism
• Crusades

Gave loyalty to kings and queens and were given lands and power

• Lord
• Knight
• Peasant 
• Serf

Warriors who fought on horseback

• Lord
• Knight
• Peasant
• Serf

The Knight's code of ideal behavior 

• Lord
• Magna Carta
• Peasant 
• Chivalry

Land given to lords

• Fief
• Manor
• Peasants
• Vikings