Europe in the Middle Ages

peasants who were legally bound to their lord's land.

What is the Norman Invasion?

the sacred rites of the Christian Church, such as baptism and communion.

in the feudal system, _____ are lesser lords.

a religious community for women known as nuns.

name given to people to conquered the remaining western Roman Empire in AD 486

agricultural estate of a medieval lord.

a body of law that has developed from custom and from judge's decisions, rather than assembly

a group of people who are trained and ordained for religious service.

an assembly of representatives who make laws

Frankish leader, grandson of Charles Martel, also called "Charles the Great"

a follower of a polytheistic religion that has more than one god.

Latin for "Great Charter", established the rule of law, gave people the right to a trial

to change.

Roman Pope who ordained Charlemagne the "Holy Roman Emperor".

Latin word for "middle ages".

The period between ancient times and modern times, AD 550-AD1500

a person who tries to convert others to a particular religion.

warriors mounted on horseback.

the large community of Christians spread across the world.

a secluded community where men called monks focus on prayer and scripture.

court order telling the jailer that a person will either be coming before the judge or go free

a Latin phrase that means, " you shall have the body", refers to a court order

What groups of invaders threatened Europe between 800 and 1000?