Early Middle Ages

3. Papal has to do with the head of the Catholic church called the _____.
4. Charlemagne (Charles the Great) built the largest empire in Europe, since the Roman Empire, and became the first _____. (three words)
8. A serf is a _____ bound to their lord's land through debt he owes the lord.
10. Lords controlled the land in _____ Europe.
12. William of Normandy brought feudalism from Europe to England by defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings, earning him the nickname _____. (two words)
15. People sent on _____ missions in foreign countries are called missionaries.
16. These sailors were vikings who raided Europe, leading to the feudal system (manorialism).
17. first king of Germanic tribes (Franks) who converted to Christianity
18. person granted land in exchange for loyalty and service
20. Feudalism is a system of _____ where lords award land to vassals who owe them allegiance.
21. The Pope is the leader of the _____ church.

1. This piece of linen details the war ending the Battle of Hastings between William of Normandy and Henry Godwinson. (two words)
2. The English Channel is a body of water separating _____ and England.
5. religious community where monks and nuns lived; devoted lives to God
6. Medieval refers to the _____ Ages.
7. This christian missionary was credited with converting Ireland to Christianity. (two words)
9. revolved around self-sufficient farming estates
11. became record showing who had power/wealth in Feudal Enland
13. code of conduct for Middle Ages knights
14. A fief is _____ granted by a lord to a vassal who owes him allegiance.
19. armored warriors who rode on horseback and served lords