Across
- 5. A document that gave certain rights to English citizens; the foundation of English law
- 8. A Frankish king who united Western Europe; the first Holy Roman Emperor from 800- 814 CE
- 9. A large area of land that was given by a king or lord to a vassal
Down
- 1. social and economic hierarchy system based on land ownership
- 2. People forced to farm the land and give profits to the lord or vassal in exchange for shelter and protection
- 3. Ruler of a kingdom; at the top of the social structure
- 4. Fighters who served lords in exchange for land; vassals
- 6. Someone who owned a fief and allowed a person to use it; nobles, knights or church officials
- 7. Someone who pledges loyalty to in exchange for a fief and protection