Life And Death In Medieval Times

Question 1

What period is known as the Middle Ages

Answer 1

Between 800AD and 1,500AD

Question 2

What is the feudal system/feudalism

Answer 2

Feudalism was the system of land ownership where rulers divided land among their followers in return for loyalty and taxes.

Question 3

Vassals

Answer 3

were lords or nobles who were loyal to the king.

Question 4

Fief

Answer 4

The piece of land gives by the king to rich lords and nobles

Question 5

Peasants

Answer 5

Worked on the land for the nobles and knights

Question 6

Oath of fealty

Answer 6

A vassals promise of faithful service to the lord

Question 7

What were the 3 main types of soldiers in the Norman army

Answer 7

-foot soldiers
-archers
-knights

Question 8

What were the steps for a man to become a knight

Answer 8

1. (Page) at the age of 7 a boy would be sent to live with the family of anther lord and learn how to ride a horse, use a sword and sing or dance

2. (Squire) Aged 14, the boy began learning to fight on horseback. He would accompany the lord into battle, look after his horse and weapons and help the lord dress for battle and tournaments.

3. (Knight) aged 21 the man is now eligible to become a knight he took part in the ceremony of dubbing and he swore the oath of chivalry.

Question 9

Oath of chivalry

Answer 9

To stay loyal to his lord, protect the poor and weak and be brave in battle