8.1 Middle Ages vocab.

What is the feudal system?

• A system of trade and commerce in ancient Rome.
• A hierarchical system of government that was based on the exchange of land for protection and services.

• A form of government based on democracy and equality.
• A military strategy used during the Renaissance.

What is a manor?

• A manor is a type of medieval weapon.
• A manor is a large country house and estate historically owned by a lord to protect the people he lived with.

• A manor is a small village in the countryside.
• A manor is a title given to a knight.

What is a pope?

• The pope is the head of the Orthodox Church.
• The pope is the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
• The pope is a political leader in Italy.
• The pope is a title given to any Christian leader.

What is a King?

• A ceremonial figure with no real power.
• A male monarch who rules a kingdom and is chosen by God.

• A title given to a prince.
• A female ruler of a kingdom.

What is a noble?

• A noble is a type of animal.
• A noble is a title for a chef.
• A noble is a common worker.
• A noble is a person of high social rank given land by the king.

What are Lords?

• Members of the clergy in the UK
• Members of the nobility who own land.

• A group of elected officials in the UK
• A type of British currency

What are Knights?

• Knights are mounted soldiers of the medieval period known for their chivalry and service.
• Knights are mythical creatures that guard treasure.
• Knights are foot soldiers from ancient Rome.
• Knights are modern-day police officers.

What are peasants?

• Peasants are urban workers in factories and industries.
• Peasants are nomadic tribes that do not engage in agriculture.
• Peasants are wealthy landowners who control large estates.
• Peasants are small-scale farmers or agricultural laborers, often working the land for subsistence.

What are serfs?

• Serfs are laborers bound to the land in the feudal system, working for a lord in exchange for protection and a place to live.
• Serfs are free citizens who own their own land.
• Serfs are skilled artisans who create goods for trade.
• Serfs are soldiers who fight for their country.

Who are the Vikings?

• The Vikings were a group of modern-day politicians in Europe.
• The Vikings were a type of medieval knight from England.
• The Vikings were Norse seafarers known for their raids.

• The Vikings were ancient Egyptians known for their pyramids.