Middle Ages - Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. The economy system in the Middle Ages.
- 5. Code was a collection of laws organized by a famous Byzantine emperor.
- 6. Weapon used with both hands, known for its power and accuracy, used by English archers during the medieval period.
- 8. A government ruled by a king or queen who inherits the position.
- 9. When one group enters an area to take control, often by force.
- 10. The grant of land given by a lord to a vassal.
- 12. Combined elements of ancient Greek and Roman culture, influencing later societies.
- 15. A title used for someone in a position of power or authority and owned a lot of land
- 16. A city in the Holy Land that holds significant religious importance for Christians, Jews, and Muslims, known for its historical and spiritual heritage.
- 18. A charter or "carta" of rights agreed to by King John of England, considered a foundational document for the rule of law
- 19. An age and time in European history from about the 5th century to the 15th century, after the fall of the Roman Empire.
- 20. To be barred or banished from the church and its sacraments.
- 21. A horrible plague that spread through Europe, killing a large portion of the population.
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- 1. A large fortified building that served as a home for a ruler or noble and a defensive structure.
- 3. The act of being saved from sin or its consequences, often associated with religious beliefs and the promise of eternal life.
- 4. Leader of the Catholic Church.
- 7. A mounted warrior of noble birth, trained in combat and the code of chivalry.
- 11. A political and where lords grant land (fiefs) to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.
- 13. A number of religious wars that took place during the Middle Ages.
- 14. A person who works the land, often a serf who is bound to the land.
- 17. A follower of Islam, a monotheistic religion that believes in the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the Quran.
- 22. Eastern Roman Empire, known for its rich cultural heritage, art, and influence on Christianity during the medieval period.
- 23. A large artillery piece that uses gunpowder to fire projectiles, significant in war during the later Crusades.