Middle Ages Vocabulary

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The bridge between ancient history and modern times that lasted between 500 AD-1500 AD

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Middle Ages

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Latin word for Middle Ages

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Medieval

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Invaders from Scandinavia who attacked European villages

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Vikings

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A system of promises and loyalty between lords and vassals

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Feudalism

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Gave loyalty to kings and queens and were given lands and power

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Lord

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Warriors who fought on horseback

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Knight

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Land given to lords

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Fief

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Large estates where most lords and wealthier knights lived

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Manor

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Farmers who worked the land for the lords

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Peasants

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Peasants who were NOT free

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Serfs