Land granted by a lord/lady to a vassal in exchange for loyalty

A group of representatives with some governmental powers

The period of European history between the collapse of Rome and the Renaissance ( 500 to 1400 AD)

Highly trained mounted warriors in the service of a nobles during the European Middle Ages.

Peasant that is tied to the land - works the land / is the backbone of Medieval Europe.

A code of behavior for knights in medieval Europe, stressing ideals such as courage, loyalty, and devotion.

Members of religious institutions, such as priests and monks.

Religious communities of men (called monks) who have given up their possessions to devote themselves to a life of prayer and worship.

A body of people, such as priest, who perform the sacred functions of the church.

A deadly contagious disease caused by a bacteria and spread by fleas; also known as the black death.

A written agreement from 1215 that limited the English King’s power and strengthened the rights of the nobles.

The King that was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta.

A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns living under religious vows.

Multi-Ethnic complex of territories in western and central Europe that developed in the early middle ages.

A French military leader of the 15th century, a national heroine. At the age of 17, took up arms to establish the rightful king on the French throne.

The Principle that a free man cannot be help in jail without the consent of the court.

A series of wars fought by France and England between 1337 and 1453.