Glossary
Ancient:
Period of time when populations grew and civilizations advanced from about 5,000 to 2,000 years ago.
Clergy:
Class of church officials that support local churches and the pope’s wishes.
Dynasty:
A period of rule by a series of kings, queens or emperors of the same family.
Knight:
A member of a group in feudal Europe that served in the military class to protect a kingdom or empire in exchange for food and shelter.
Medieval:
Period of time also known as the "Middle Ages" from about 500 C.E. to 1500 C.E.
Nobility:
Class of people of high wealth and political power, second only to the king or queen.
Plague:
Disease that is easily and quickly spread across populations, and kills many of its victims.
Serfs:
Poorest social class that farmed the land or worked in towns in exchange for basic food and shelter.
