Middle Ages Vocab

A payment to a church equal to one tenth of a person’s income

Exclusion from the Roman Catholic Church as a penalty for refusing to obey Church laws

German emperor who united most of modern day Europe and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Roman Catholic Church

The title of the ruler of the Russian empire.

The code of conduct for knights during the Middle Ages.

A disease spread by fleas on rats, it occurred between 1347-1353 and killed over 25 million people.

A Russian Czar known for his brutality and harsh rule. He died in 1584.

An outbreak of a rapidly spreading disease

During the Middle Ages in Europe, a lord’s estate, which included one or more villages and the surrounding lands.

A document signed by King John of England it stated that people had certain rights and the king must obey the law.

A system of law that is the same for all people, based on court decisions that have become accepted legal principles.

A permanent division in a church

In the Middle Ages, association of merchants or artisans who cooperated to protect their economic interests.

The Byzantine emperor from 527 to 565 who was noted for a code of laws and many beautiful buildings.

A body of laws of a church

Someone sent on a religious mission

A holy war

In the Middle Ages, a written document that set out the rights and privileges of a town.

A young person learning a trade from a master

Money or wealth

Referring to the Middle Ages in Europe or the period of history in between ancient and modern times.

In the Byzantine Empire, highest church official in a major city.