Grade 10 Religious Studies Notes #22 - Life, Death, and Faith: Everyday Life in the High Middle Ages

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the life, death, and faith during the High Middle Ages period.

High Middle Ages

A period from 1000 to 1300 marked by significant growth and stability in Europe and the spread of Christianity.

Serf

A person who was not free and was tied to a lord’s land in the feudal system.

Guild

An organized group of craftsmen and tradespeople that provided protection and training for artisans.

Dowry

A payment or property transferred to a wife to secure her future if her husband died.

Catholic Church

The central religious institution in medieval Europe that provided spiritual leadership and societal structure.

Apprentice

A beginner in a trade who is guided by a more experienced worker, typically starting at a young age.

Journeyman

A skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully qualified to work in a particular trade.

Masterpiece

A work created by a journeyman to demonstrate skill and earn the title of master in a guild.

Life expectancy

The average duration of life during the Middle Ages, which was low due to factors such as disease and lack of medical knowledge.

Arranged marriage

A marriage where the bride and groom are selected by family members for economic or social reasons rather than personal choice.