Medieval Europe Glossary Crossword Puzzle

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• baron : a ruler below the king in the feudal system, the baron ruled an area of land called a fief. he would pledge his loyalty to the king in return for the land.
• bishop : a leader in the church, the bishop was often the top church leader in a kingdom.
• plague : a deadly disease that spread through much of europe during the middle ages. it is estimated that it killed at least one third of all the people in europe.
• castle : a defensive fortification where a lord or king would live. the local people would flee to the castle if they were attacked.
• chivalry : the code by which knights pledged to live. it involved honour, being courageous, and protecting the weak.
• heraldry : the symbols used by knights on their shield, banner, and armour. it helped to distinguish one knight from another.
• crusades : religious wars between the christians and muslims for control of the holy land, especially jerusalem.
• fief : an area of land given to a lord or baron by a king to rule.
• king : the top ruler in a monarchy.
• knight : a warrior who rode a horse and wore heavy metal armour. knights were rewarded with land and were required to protect the king when needed.
• magna carta : a document forced upon king john of england by his barons. it said that the king was not above the law and that the people had the right to a fair trial.
• manor : the centre of life during the middle ages, the manor was the local lord's house or castle.
• moat : a ditch around a castle filled with water.
• serf : a peasant who worked the land for the local lord or baron. the serf had few rights and was little better than a slave.
• page : a young boy that acts as a servant for a knight while training to become a knight someday.squire: a knight in training, the squire would take care of the knight's armour and weapons. he would also accompany the knight into battle.
• vassal : someone who pledges their allegiance to a lord.