Module 19 Vocabulary

The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia

• Africa
• Australia
• Eurasia
• Antarctica

A period that lasts between ancient times and modern times (500AD-1500AD)

• Middle Ages
• Renaissance
• Ancient Greece
• Industrial Revolution

Another name for the Middle Ages derived from the Latin words for “middle age”

• Medieval Period
• Renaissance Period
• Victorian Era
• Modern Era

a monk who later served as a missionary to Ireland. He had been kidnapped and taken there by Pagans in his youth.

• Saint Patrick
• Saint Benedict
• Saint Francis of Assisi
• Saint Augustine

religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities

• Monks
• Politicians
• Artists
• Scientists

communities of monks

• Monasteries

• Societies of athletes
• Teams of scientists
• Bands of musicians

an Italian monk who lived in the 500s who was known for setting rules for pursuing a more Godly life as a monk

• Saint Benedict

• Saint Francis of Assisi
• Saint Dominic
• Saint Augustine of Hippo

A leader of the Franks who helped to expand their empire, spread Christianity, and was later crowned emperor of the Romans after conquering former Roman Empire lands

• Charlemagne
• Julius Caesar
• Alexander the Great
• Napoleon Bonaparte

warriors who fought on horseback

• Knights
• Archers
• Infantry
• Artillery

A knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land

• Vassal
• Serf
• Peasant
• Bishop