The Early Middle Ages

The time period following the Fall of Rome until the Renaissance (from about 500 to about 1500)

Germanic tribe that conquered Gaul and most of western Europe

Great Frankish King known for restoring arts/culture in the Middle Ages

Scandinavian pirates who raided and settled much of Roman empire

A social system in Europe where nobility provides land in exchange for military protection

One who received land from a superior and vowed to protect it

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

The code of conduct followed by knights that stressed bravery, honor, and courteous behavior

A large estate, often including farms and a village, ruled by a lord

A person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord