An area of land given to a peasant

An area of land given to a peasant in exchange for taxes or labour. Holding

A place for the care of the sick or injured, which was part of the monastery quarters. Infirmary

The area of land possessed by a nobleman in exchange for feudal service to the king or other lord. Fiefdom

Space between an arch and the horizontal head of a door or window below. Tympanum

Style of architecture popular in western and southern Europe from the 9 th through the 12 th centuries. Romanesque

A nobleman who offers military and economic support to a king or other lord in exchange for land. Vassal

Wars by the Christians of Europe in the 11 th, 12 th and th 13 centuries to liberate the Holy Land from the Muslims. Crusade

Craftsman, a person who practices a craft requiring a skilled use of the hands. Artisan

A boy trained to become a knight. Squire

A trained warrior who gave military service to a king or feudal lord during the Middle Ages. Knight

A person who makes objects from iron, esp. horseshoes. Blacksmith

A person who worked on the land, had very little money and a low social position. Peasant

The passage or opening to a building, room, etc. commonly closed and opened by a door. Doorway

A member of a religious community, living under vows of chastity and obedience. Monk

Symbol of monarchy, which along with the sceptre symbolized sovereignty of the world. Orb

Rule by right of authority, as the feudal king did. Govern

Faithful adherence to a sovereign, government or leader. Loyalty

Priviliged social class, who went to war to defend the kingdom. Nobility

Pope who called on Chirstians to liberate the Holy Land from the Muslims. Urban II

A group of territories or peoples ruled over by an emperor or other powerful soverign. Empire