Early Middle Ages Vocab

Part of Northern Europe where the Vikings originated. Includes Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

• Scandanavia

• Hungary

• Central Asia

• England

What area is colored orange?

• Scandanavia

• England

• Continental Europe

• Russia

Who migrated from Central Asia to Hungary?

• Vikings

• Anglo Saxons

• Magyars

• Franks

Who migrated from Continental Europe to England?

• Anglo Saxons

• Magyars

• Vikings

• Franks

Who became the dominant military force in Western Europe?

• Vikings

• Franks

• Magyars

• Anglo Saxons

Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope?

• Charlemagne

• Constantine

• Augustus

• Justinian

What does it mean to be self sufficient?

• Doing everything on your own

• Relying on the government for food

• Relying on trade for resources

What is a serf?

• A peasant farmer

• A merchant

• A land owning noble

• A warrior

What are lords?

• Wealthy landowners who manage the manor

• Warriors who provide protection to their vassals and serfs

• Peasant farmers

What is a fief?

• An estate of land granted by a Lord to a vassal

• A peasant famer

• A wealthy person who controls the land

• A warrior who provides protection