person granted land from a lord in return for services and had to fight to defend his lord's land; as part of feudal system, they also had to give lords money, food and shelter

shape and elevation of the land in a region

invaders from Scandinavia; Europe's most feared attackers; looted monasteries and towns, sold prisoners into slavery; sailed up rivers to attack lands

a large estate owned by a lord or a knight

holy wars fought by Muslims and Christians that increased trade between Europe and Asia; Muslims were able to keep their control of the Holy Land

land owned by lords was farmed by fiefs

received a fief in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord; fought on horseback

the landmass that contains Europe and Asia

a person who takes a journey to a religious location

the Latin word for "Middle Age"

workers who was tied to the land

communities of monks; they provided health care to the poor and needy, ran schools and copied books for those who couldn't read, served as scribes to local rulers, spread Christian teachings into new areas

knights sailed into England and defeated the English king in a battle near the town of Hastings. After winning the battle. - vikings

people whom knights allowed to live on the land in exchange for food - pleasants

Can a vassal become a lord?

What role did women play in medival society

What title was charlemagne crowned

In what direction did charlemagne expand his empire