Middle Ages Vocabulary # 1-15

monarch

• A person who reigns over a kingdom or empire such as a king or queen

• A type of government where citizens elect representatives

• A ceremonial title given to a leader without real power

• A military leader in charge of an army

page

• A young boy being trained to become a knight (began about age 7)

• A type of medieval weapon used by knights

• A term for a knight's horse

• A title given to a knight after completing training

manor

• A type of medieval castle

• Self-sufficient estate of a medieval lord

• A small village in the countryside

• A royal palace for kings and queens

feudalism

• A strict social system in which landowners grant people land or other rewards in exchange for military service or labor

• A form of government where power is held by a single ruler

• An economic system based on the ownership of land and the labor of serfs

• A political system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies

knight

• Warrior mounted on horseback

• Foot soldier in medieval battles

• Archer in the royal army

• Merchant traveling with goods

squire

• A knight in training who served as the personal servant to the knight (about age 14)

• A nobleman who has not yet been knighted

• A warrior on horseback

• A page who assists in the castle

guild

• A group of workers practicing the same craft who have joined together to protect their economic interests.

• An organization that provides training for new employees in a company.

• A type of social club for wealthy individuals.

• A government body that regulates trade and commerce.

chivalry

• A code of conduct for knights emphasizing bravery, loyalty, and honesty

• A type of medieval armor worn by knights

• A tournament held to showcase knightly skills

• A religious order of knights in the Middle Ages

medieval

• A term derived from Latin meaning 'middle age'

• A style of architecture popular in the 18th century

• A type of literature from the Renaissance period

• A historical period known for its technological advancements

Magna Carta

• A document that promised Barons/nobles certain rights.

• A treaty that ended a war between England and France.

• A declaration of independence from the Roman Empire.

• A set of laws governing trade in medieval Europe.