The Early Middle Ages

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The time period following the Fall of Rome until the Renaissance (from about 500 to about 1500)

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Medieval Period

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Germanic tribe that conquered Gaul and most of western Europe

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Franks

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Great Frankish King known for reinstalling arts/culture in Middle Ages

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Charlemagne

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Scandinavian pirates who raided and settled much of Roman empire

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Vikings

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A social system in Europe where nobility provides land in exchange for military protection

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Feudalism

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One who received land from a superior and vowed to protect it

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Vassal

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Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service

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Fief

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The code of conduct followed by knights that stressed bravery, honor, and courteous behavior

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Chivalry

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A large estate, often including farms and a village, ruled by a lord

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Manor

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A person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord

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Serf