Life and Death in Medieval Times

Question 1

Example of a primary source from medieval times

Answer 1

Ruins of castles, churches and monasteries

Question 2

Example of a secondary source from medieval times

Answer 2

Works of art, Bayeux tapestry

Question 3

Feudal System in order (top of pyramid to bottom)

Answer 3

King, Lords/Nobles, Knights, Peasants.

Question 4

The King

Answer 4

Owned all the land in the country, made the laws, gave an area of land called a fief to rich lords and nobles.

Question 5

Lords and nobles

Answer 5

Agreed to supply the king with soldiers and horses for his army in return for land, nobles gave some land to professional soldiers.

Question 6

Knights

Answer 6

Fought for and protected the nobles and the king in return for land from nobles,

Question 7

Peasants

Answer 7

Worked the land for the nobles and knights who in turn offered them protection

Question 8

Feudalism

Answer 8

System of land ownership where rulers divided land among their followers in return for loyalty and taxes

Question 9

A Medieval Manor contains

Answer 9

Blacksmiths forge, Manor House, woodland, church, peasants houses, mill