Module 19 Vocabulary

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Eurasia

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The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia.

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Middle Ages

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A period that lasted between ancient times and modern times.

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Medieval

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Another name for the Middle Ages derived from the Latin words for "middle age."

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Patrick of Ireland

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Patrick was a monk who later served as a missionary to Ireland. He had been kidnapped and taken there by pagans in his youth.

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Monks

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Religious men who live apart from society in isolated communities.

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Monasteries

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Communities of monks.

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Benedict

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An Italian monk who lived in the 500s and was known for setting rules for pursuing a more godly life as a monk.

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Charlemagne

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A leader of the Franks who helped expand their empire, spread Christianity, and was later crowned Emperor of the Romans after conquering former Roman Empire lands.

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knights

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Warriors who fought on horseback

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Vassal

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A knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land.