Unit 2 Vocabulary: Europe After the Fall of Rome

Charlemagne

• the leader of the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E., who unified most of the Christian lands of Europe into a single empire

• the medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women

• a peasant who could not leave the lord's land on which he or she was born and worked

• The economic and political system of medieval Europe which people exchange loyalty and labor for lord's protection

Feudalism

• the leader of the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E., who unified most of the Christian lands of Europe into a single empire

• the medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women

• The economic and political system of medieval Europe which people exchange loyalty and labor for lord's protection

• land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service

Chivalry

• the medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women

• a peasant who could not leave the lord's land on which he or she was born and worked

• The economic and political system of medieval Europe which people exchange loyalty and labor for lord's protection

• this religion was based on the life and teachings of Jesus

Fief

• land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service

• A person who steals something

• The economic and political system of medieval Europe which people exchange loyalty and labor for lord's protection

• the medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women

Serf

• The economic and political system of medieval Europe which people exchange loyalty and labor for lord's protection

• Extreme water sport

• a peasant who could not leave the lord's land on which he or she was born and worked

• the leader of the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E., who unified most of the Christian lands of Europe into a single empire

Christianity

• the leader of the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E., who unified most of the Christian lands of Europe into a single empire

• this religion was based on the life and teachings of Jesus

• The economic and political system of medieval Europe which people exchange loyalty and labor for lord's protection

• a peasant who could not leave the lord's land on which he or she was born and worked

Who are Clergy:

• the body of people, such as priests, who perform the sacred functions of a church
• A club of people who spend a lot of time surfing.
• the body of singers who go on tour often.
• A group of men who make decision.

What is a sacrament?

• a sacred rite of the Christian religion
• A type of food coloring.
• A new form of car perfume.
• The different ways for someone to be kicked out of the Catholic Church.

What is a pilgrimage?

• a journey to a holy site
• A trip to a favorite spot.
• A journey to the other side of the world.
• The medicine that has super healing powers.

What is Persecute:

• to cause a person to suffer because of his or her beliefs
• When a person is commended for their beliefs
• A very nice thing to give to someone.
• A friendly gesture that is offered when a person is hurt.