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Black Death

History; Medieval

A deadly disease that spread through much of Europe during the Middle Ages. It is estimated that it killed at least one third of all the people in Europe.

Chivalry

History; Medieval

The code by which knights pledged to live. It involved honor, being courageous, and protecting the weak.

Crusades

History; Medieval

Religious wars between the Christians and Muslims for control of the Holy Land, especially Jerusalem.

Franks

History; Medieval

Germanic tribes who settled in the land that is today France.

Guild

History; Medieval

An association of craftsmen that focused on a specific trade or craft such as making shoes or weaving cloth.

Kievan Rus

History; Medieval

An empire founded by Vikings in the city of Kiev. It was the forerunner of Russia.

tanto

History; Medieval

The tanto is the name for the traditional knife of feudal Japan. It saw service as a knife between circa 1200AD until the mid 19th century. Officially, the wearing of blades was forbidden in the ...