Middle Ages Timeline words

2. The high-ranking class in medieval society, often wealthy and powerful.
5. A group from northern France who conquered England in 1066.
8. A famous story about a hero who battles monsters and a dragon.
9. A religious leader in the church who leads services and helps the community.
11. A noble who owned land and had control over peasants and serfs.
16. A land or country ruled by a king or queen.
17. A group of countries or regions ruled by one leader or government.
19. Ancient empire known for its strength, stretching across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
21. Common people who worked the land for lords or nobles.
25. The eastern part of the Roman Empire that continued for centuries after Rome fell.
27. A young French heroine who fought for her country and was later made a saint.
30. Another word for the Middle Ages, the time between ancient and modern history.
31. A person who worked on a lord’s land and was not free to leave without permission.

1. A male ruler of a country, especially during the Middle Ages.
3. Rules made by leaders that people must follow.
4. A series of religious wars to control holy lands like Jerusalem.
6. A period in European history from around 500 to 1500 AD.
7. A time of new ideas, science, and discoveries that came after the Middle Ages.
8. A deadly disease that spread across Europe and killed millions.
10. The prophet and founder of Islam, born in Mecca.
12. A strong empire that lasted for hundreds of years and ruled over parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
13. A warrior who served a king or lord, often wearing armor and fighting on horseback.
14. Things that stay the same over time, even as other things change.
15. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
18. A ruler who has control over an empire.
20. A series of rulers from the same family over many generations.
22. A famous Muslim leader who fought against the Crusaders.
23. A period of great art, learning, and culture that started in Italy.
24. Scandinavian warriors known for sailing and raiding lands across Europe.
26. A man who lives in a monastery, dedicating his life to prayer and work for his faith.
28. A powerful group of people in Western Europe who formed a large kingdom.
29. A holy city important to many religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.