The Middle Ages
Across
- 2. encouraged people to fight in the Crusades
- 3. a series of holy wars fought by Christians, Muslims, and Jews
- 7. The Dark Ages were difficult and dangerous. They were filled with viking raids, barbarian invasions and
- 8. papers which promised absolution from sin and a place in heaven
- 10. made up 90% of the population and provided free labor
- 11. 10% of a person's income paid to the church
- 12. was developed to provide some protection.
- 14. The Middle Ages started after the ... (took place in (476 A.D.)
- 15. he was able to buy his freedom
Down
- 1. At the very top of feudal society were the
- 2. upper levels of the catholic church. Often considered more powerful than Europe's monarchs
- 4. the Middle Ages are sometimes referred to as the
- 5. only the sons of lords could become
- 6. Comes between Ancient times and Modern Times (500A.D. - 1500 A.D.)
- 9. Very powerful and wealthy
- 13. could not move away from the manor