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king: the one in complete control
over the feudalism system, he
owned all the land and divided
it among the Barons.
queen: consort to the king. May
have taken on some of the
duties of the king but did not
have absolute rule.
lord: ran the local manors and the
land granted to them by their
baron.
vassal: a person who was given
land in exchange for their
loyalty, services, military aid,
or the equivalent of such.
knight: wealthy nobles who fought
in battle and followed the
code of chivalry.
clergy: ordained members in a
Christian church, refers to
bishops, priests, and deacons
within the Roman Catholic
Church.
serf: a peasant bound to the
Feudal system to work to the
will of his lord.

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The Roman Catholic Church held much power over the society of the Middle Ages because of the power it held over the king. The Pope could excommunicate the king and queen if their actions did not align to his wishes, and he therefore held power over the monarchs.

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The Church was so vital to the lives of the people living during the Medieval Age because the Roman Catholic Church had the stability and leadership that people would rely on, especially as it was within the desolate time period known as the Dark Ages.

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Scandinavian sailors known as the Vikings are known to raid European coastal villages in search of wealth. Beware Viking attacks.

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If your travel is scheduled between 1095-1492, be aware of the Crusades taking place during that time period. The Crusades were a series of wars where the European Christians fought to take control of the Holy Land and the city of Jerusalem from the Muslims.

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Festivals, fairs, carnivals, and feasts are held on certain holidays throughout the year. Otherwise, popular activities for entertainment include hunting, music, sport, and games such as chess.

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