The Middle Ages

4. A person who tries to convert others to Christianity.
5. This part of the Roman Empire outlasted the West by about 1,000 years...Named after a city that was once called Constantinople.
8. The proper name for the time period between Ancient history and modern times.
10. The land that was given to a vassal from a lord was called a...
12. The beginning of the Middle Ages is often called this because of all the wars and the step back in technology.
14. This person was given land by god in return for ruling it wisely and giving some back to the church.
16. The Middle Ages begins with this major event in Europe.
17. Famous monk / missionary that converted many Irish to Christianity.
18. If you were given land by a lord, you be his ____?
19. The head of the Roman Catholic church; sent missionary out to convert people to Christianity.
20. The idea that God wanted the king to be king and have control of large manors.

1. King of the Franks; united much of the former Western Roman Empire, promoted education & Christianity.
2. Began raiding Northern Europe towards the end of Charlemagne's reign using their quick ships.
3. Communities of monks; the place where monks lived.
6. The political / social system of the Middle Ages based on giving land for protection.
7. These farmers and craftsmen were bound to the land and received protection and a small plot of land for their work.
9. Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities.
11. In feudalism this person was given land by a lord and was a soldier on horseback.
13. This was the main religion of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
15. In feudalism this person was given land by the King in return for loyalty and military service.