Middle Ages Word Search

Words in the Middle Ages word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

castle

A fortified home built to hold off attackers.

knight

An armored warrior who fought on horseback for a lord.

king

The ruler at the top of a medieval kingdom.

queen

A king's wife, or a woman ruling in her own right.

sword

A long bladed weapon carried at a knight's side.

shield

A board of wood and metal used to block blows.

armor

A metal covering worn to protect a fighter's body.

moat

A water filled ditch dug around a castle wall.

village

A small farming settlement near a lord's land.

peasant

A farm worker who made up most of the population.

monk

A man living under religious vows in a community.

lord

A noble who held land and the loyalty of others.

squire

A young helper training to become a knight.

jester

An entertainer who joked and performed in a great hall.

blacksmith

A worker who shaped iron tools and horseshoes over fire.

tournament

A staged contest where knights fought for prizes and honor.

crossbow

A bow set on a stock, shooting short heavy bolts.

catapult

A machine that hurled stones at castle walls.

drawbridge

A bridge that could be raised to seal a gateway.

crusade

A long military campaign sent toward the Holy Land.

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