The Middle Ages
Across
- 4. A person who tries to convert others to Christianity.
- 5. This part of the Roman Empire outlasted the West by about 1,000 years...Named after a city that was once called Constantinople.
- 8. The proper name for the time period between Ancient history and modern times.
- 10. The land that was given to a vassal from a lord was called a...
- 12. The beginning of the Middle Ages is often called this because of all the wars and the step back in technology.
- 14. This person was given land by god in return for ruling it wisely and giving some back to the church.
- 16. The Middle Ages begins with this major event in Europe.
- 17. Famous monk / missionary that converted many Irish to Christianity.
- 18. If you were given land by a lord, you be his ____?
- 19. The head of the Roman Catholic church; sent missionary out to convert people to Christianity.
- 20. The idea that God wanted the king to be king and have control of large manors.
Down
- 1. King of the Franks; united much of the former Western Roman Empire, promoted education & Christianity.
- 2. Began raiding Northern Europe towards the end of Charlemagne's reign using their quick ships.
- 3. Communities of monks; the place where monks lived.
- 6. The political / social system of the Middle Ages based on giving land for protection.
- 7. These farmers and craftsmen were bound to the land and received protection and a small plot of land for their work.
- 9. Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities.
- 11. In feudalism this person was given land by a lord and was a soldier on horseback.
- 13. This was the main religion of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
- 15. In feudalism this person was given land by the King in return for loyalty and military service.