Middle Ages Vocab

4. A military tactic used to capture a fortress or city by surrounding it and cutting off supplies, often leading to eventual surrender.
5. A code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood, emphasizing bravery, honor, and respect for women and the weak.
8. A person in the feudal system who pledged loyalty and service to a lord in exchange for protection and land.
9. The body of people authorized to perform religious duties and services within the Christian church, including priests and bishops.
12. A large estate owned by a lord in the feudal system, which included the lord's residence, farmland, and villages.
14. Empire The Eastern Roman Empire that continued to exist after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, known for its rich culture and preservation of classical knowledge.

1. A series of religious wars initiated by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
2. A political and economic system in medieval Europe where land was held by lords who granted it to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.
3. A peasant who was legally bound to the land they worked on and could not leave without permission from their lord.
6. The practice of designing and displaying coats of arms and other emblems to identify individuals, families, or organizations in medieval society.
7. The craft of building structures using stone or brick, which became prominent in medieval architecture, especially in cathedrals and castles.
10. An association of artisans or merchants in medieval towns that regulated their trade and maintained standards.
11. A mounted soldier in medieval Europe who served a lord in exchange for land and was bound by the code of chivalry.
13. A large and important church that serves as the central church of a diocese, often known for its architectural grandeur.
15. A monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century, based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, which significantly influenced medieval culture and politics.