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- 4. The alternating high and low sections along the top of a castle wall, providing cover for defenders.
- 5. A journey, often for religious reasons, to a sacred place or shrine.
- 7. A vigorous campaign for a cause.
- 11. A special anniversary, often associated with celebrations or pilgrimages in medieval Christianity.
- 13. The holding of beliefs that deviate from the official teachings of a religious institution.
- 15. The central tower or main stronghold of a medieval castle.
- 17. A young nobleman serving as an attendant to a knight before becoming a knight himself.
- 18. A defensive architectural feature in castles, consisting of a winding, narrow passage leading to the main entrance.
- 19. Courtesy and honor in social interactions.
- 21. Someone skilled with working in metals.
- 22. A person who pledged loyalty and service to a lord in exchange for land and protection.
- 23. A manuscript book in the form of a modern book, as opposed to a scroll.
- 25. A chaotic hand-to-hand combat involving a group of fighters, often occurring during medieval tournaments.
- 26. Carta A historic document signed in 1215, limiting the powers of the English monarchy and establishing the principle of the rule of law.
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- 1. Someone who writes or types documents.
- 2. A medieval sport where knights on horseback competed to demonstrate their skill and courage.
- 3. A formal document granting rights and privileges to a town or institution, often issued by a monarch.
- 5. A material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, often used for writing in medieval times.
- 6. A series of institutions within the Catholic Church aimed at suppressing heresy through the use of torture and persecution.
- 7. Large, elaborate churches, often the seat of a bishop, representing the pinnacle of medieval architecture.
- 8. A decorative textile with intricate designs or scenes, often used to adorn the walls of medieval castles and halls.
- 9. One who goes against established beliefs or norms.
- 10. The holding of beliefs that deviate from the official teachings of a religious institution.
- 12. A social, economic, and political system where land is granted in exchange for service or labor, characteristic of medieval Europe.
- 14. A large estate or landed property, often including a village, under the control of a lord during the feudal system.
- 16. A medieval precursor to modern chemistry that combined elements of philosophy, mysticism, and proto-science in the pursuit of transforming base metals into gold and discovering the elixir of life.
- 20. The code of conduct followed by medieval knights, emphasizing honor, bravery, and courtesy.
- 21. The devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, causing widespread death and social upheaval.
- 24. The condition of being bound to the land and obligated to work for a lord in medieval Europe.
- 25. A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water, surrounding a castle for defensive purposes.