Medieval Times Flash Cards

Study vocabulary from the Middle Ages, including feudalism and castles.

Free medieval times flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Medieval Times Terms and Definitions

KNIGHT
Armored warrior who served a lord
SERF
Laborer bound to work on a lord's land
FEUDALISM
System of land ownership exchanged for loyalty
CASTLE
Fortified residence of a lord or king
MOAT
Water-filled trench surrounding a castle
CRUSADE
Religious military campaign to the Holy Land
PEASANT
A poor farmer in medieval society
GUILD
Association of craftsmen in the same trade
PLAGUE
Deadly disease that swept through Europe
CATHEDRAL
Large church that served as a center of worship

About Medieval Times

The Medieval period (roughly 500-1500 AD) shaped the political, cultural, and social foundations of Europe. These flash cards help students learn the vocabulary of the Middle Ages, from feudal structures to daily life in a medieval society.

Medieval Times Vocabulary

These flash cards pair medieval terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that a KNIGHT was an armored warrior, a SERF was a laborer bound to the land, and FEUDALISM was the system of land ownership and loyalty.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards during a world history unit on the Middle Ages. After studying, have students create a feudal hierarchy diagram showing the relationships between the terms. Discuss how medieval social structures differ from modern society.

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