Middle Ages Europe Part 1

The years between ancient history and modern times; 500-1500 AD

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Middle Ages

• Egypt

Warrior king of the Franks; attempted to recreate the Roman Empire

• William the Conqueror

• Charlemagne

• Vassal

• Vikings

a collection of states in central Europe that was ruled by princes; tried to recreate the glory of Rome

• Middle Ages

• Battle of Hastings

• Holy Roman Empire

• Monarch

Invaders who attacked European villages; later went on to build settlements in Europe & Russia

• Monarch

• Lord

• Fief

• Vikings

a social, political, & economic system in which people exchange loyalty and labor for a lord's protection

• Charlemagne

• Lord

• Feudalism

• Monarch

Norman Duke who invaded England, became king, and spread feudalism

• Charlemagne

• Monarch

• William the Conqueror

• Monarch

Invasion battle in 1066 in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold.

• Hundred Years' War

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Yorktown

• American Civil War

The Christian Church of the Middle Ages in Western Europe; center of everyday life and society.

• Muslim Church

• Jewish Church

• Greek Orthodox Church

• Roman Catholic Church

a large medieval church known for its elaborate architecture

• Synagogue

• Mosque

• Cathedral

• Monastery