The Middle Ages

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