Ch 9 Early Middle Ages Gr 7

Euroasia

• A small island in the Pacific Ocean

• The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia

• A mountain range in South America

• A historical term for the Roman Empire

Topography.

• The study of weather patterns in a region.

• The shape and elevation of land in a region.

• The process of soil formation over time.

• The distribution of plant and animal life in a region.

Haiku

• short, three-line poems of 17 syllables that describe nature scenes.

• long, four-line poems that tell a story.

• rhymed couplets that express deep emotions.

• free verse poems without any syllable count.

Chivalry

• Code of honorable behavior for knights

• A type of medieval armor

• A form of courtly love

• A style of jousting tournament

Eleanor of Aquitaine

• Noblewoman who had great political power.

• A famous artist of the Renaissance.

• A queen known for her military conquests.

• A philosopher who influenced modern thought.

Monasteries

• Communities of monks build all over Europe in the Middle Ages.

• Places where monks and nuns live in isolation from society.

• Religious schools for training priests and clergy.

• Centers for agricultural production in rural areas.

Monks

• Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities.

• Individuals who travel to spread religious teachings.

• People who engage in trade and commerce.

• Members of a political organization.

Charlemagne

• A brilliant warrior and a strong king who led the Franks in building a huge empire.

• A famous philosopher known for his contributions to logic and ethics.

• A renowned artist of the Renaissance period who painted the Mona Lisa.

• A legendary explorer who discovered America in 1492.

Invaders which threatened Europe

• Muslim armies

• Vikings

• Magyars

• Huns

Manor

• Large estate owned by a Knight or Lord, including a large house or castle and a village for peasants.

• A small farm owned by a peasant.

• A type of medieval weapon used in battles.

• A religious building where monks live and work.