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In what year did the Roman Empire Fall?
476 C.E.
Historians divide the Middle Ages into what 3 time periods?
Early, High, Late
A ruler or a powerful landholder that others pledged loyalty to
Lord
These were armed warriors that fought on behalf of their lord
Knights
These people worked the land and were free to leave the lords land
Peasants
These people worked the lords land and could not leave
Serfs
One of the early leaders of the Franks who became King at age 15
Clovis
During his time as King of the Franks this person unified nearly all of the Christian Lands of Europe into a single empire
Charlemagne
This system provided people with protection and safety by establishing a stable social order
Feudalism
A ruler such as a King or Queen is also known as a...
Monarch
Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service
Fief
A large estate which includes farmland and villages
Manor
A person of high rank by birth or title
Noble
A system that organizes people into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power and privileges
Hierarchy
The first step in becoming a knight is to become a...
Page
Knights lived by a strong code of behavior called...
Chivalry
