The Middle Ages

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  1. 4. The alternating high and low sections along the top of a castle wall, providing cover for defenders.
  2. 5. A journey, often for religious reasons, to a sacred place or shrine.
  3. 7. A vigorous campaign for a cause.
  4. 11. A special anniversary, often associated with celebrations or pilgrimages in medieval Christianity.
  5. 13. The holding of beliefs that deviate from the official teachings of a religious institution.
  6. 15. The central tower or main stronghold of a medieval castle.
  7. 17. A young nobleman serving as an attendant to a knight before becoming a knight himself.
  8. 18. A defensive architectural feature in castles, consisting of a winding, narrow passage leading to the main entrance.
  9. 19. Courtesy and honor in social interactions.
  10. 21. Someone skilled with working in metals.
  11. 22. A person who pledged loyalty and service to a lord in exchange for land and protection.
  12. 23. A manuscript book in the form of a modern book, as opposed to a scroll.
  13. 25. A chaotic hand-to-hand combat involving a group of fighters, often occurring during medieval tournaments.
  14. 26. Carta A historic document signed in 1215, limiting the powers of the English monarchy and establishing the principle of the rule of law.
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  1. 1. Someone who writes or types documents.
  2. 2. A medieval sport where knights on horseback competed to demonstrate their skill and courage.
  3. 3. A formal document granting rights and privileges to a town or institution, often issued by a monarch.
  4. 5. A material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, often used for writing in medieval times.
  5. 6. A series of institutions within the Catholic Church aimed at suppressing heresy through the use of torture and persecution.
  6. 7. Large, elaborate churches, often the seat of a bishop, representing the pinnacle of medieval architecture.
  7. 8. A decorative textile with intricate designs or scenes, often used to adorn the walls of medieval castles and halls.
  8. 9. One who goes against established beliefs or norms.
  9. 10. The holding of beliefs that deviate from the official teachings of a religious institution.
  10. 12. A social, economic, and political system where land is granted in exchange for service or labor, characteristic of medieval Europe.
  11. 14. A large estate or landed property, often including a village, under the control of a lord during the feudal system.
  12. 16. A medieval precursor to modern chemistry that combined elements of philosophy, mysticism, and proto-science in the pursuit of transforming base metals into gold and discovering the elixir of life.
  13. 20. The code of conduct followed by medieval knights, emphasizing honor, bravery, and courtesy.
  14. 21. The devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, causing widespread death and social upheaval.
  15. 24. The condition of being bound to the land and obligated to work for a lord in medieval Europe.
  16. 25. A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water, surrounding a castle for defensive purposes.