Laws & Decrees

This word search explores medieval legal and governance systems. Terms like “Decree,” “Charter,” “Taxation,” and “Tribunal” emphasize the various laws and rules that governed medieval society. Words such as “Magistrate,” “Viceroy,” and “Bailiff” highlight the key officials responsible for enforcing justice. Other words like “Sovereignty” and “Edict” underscore the authority of rulers and their legal decisions.

Completing this word search enhances students’ knowledge of medieval governance while improving vocabulary retention. It strengthens their ability to identify and spell legal and political terms. This activity also sharpens reading comprehension skills by exposing students to words commonly found in historical documents. Recognizing these terms helps students better understand legal systems in both historical and modern contexts.

Word List: Decree, Charter, Taxation, Tribunal, Magistrate, Viceroy, Ordinance, Justice, Banquet, Petition, Sovereignty, Domain, Edict, Bailiff, Inquisition.