Medieval Europe and Christianity

mutual obligation

• social

• economic

• legal

• political

Christianity

• Religion based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Quran.

• Religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, its beliefs and practices; the dominant faith in medieval Europe.

• A polytheistic belief system centered around multiple gods and goddesses.

• A philosophical system that emphasizes reason and ethics over religious beliefs.

Monastery

• A place where monks or nuns live and work

• A type of religious text

• A gathering of religious leaders

• A festival celebrated by Christians

Roman Catholic Church

• A branch of Christianity with its figurehead in Rome, Italy.

• A Protestant denomination founded in the 16th century.

• A sect that rejects the authority of the Pope.

• An Eastern Orthodox community based in Constantinople.

Missionary

• A person who promotes secular education.

• A person sent on a religious mission to promote Christianity.

• A person who travels for tourism purposes.

• A person who engages in political activism.

Pope

• Leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

• Head of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion.

• Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community.

Feudalism (or ‘Feudal System’)

• A system of social exchange, where lords gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service.

• A political system where kings ruled without any nobility.

• A form of government where all land is owned by the state.

• A trade system based on the exchange of goods and services without land ownership.

Lord, Earl, Duke, and Baron

• Titles used by people from the nobility to determine their rank.

• Common names for medieval knights.

• Types of ancient weapons used in battles.

• Names of famous historical figures.

vassal

• a person who holds land in exchange for loyalty to a lord

• a type of medieval weapon

• a title given to a king's advisor

• a form of currency used in feudal systems

Moral Authority

• A guiding group who determine what is good and right.

• An individual who enforces laws and regulations.

• A philosophical concept that defines ethical behavior.

• A political body that governs moral standards.