Medieval Flashcards
Who led the Norman invasion of England in 1066 AD?
William the Conquer
What was the source for the Norman invasion?
The Bayeux tapestry
What was the feudal system?
The feudal system organised the ownership and control of land.
Name the parts of a motte and bailey
- keep
- motte
- palisade
- bailey
- moat
What did the lord of a castle do?
He gave orders to his soldiers, collected rents and taxes, he was responsible for upholding the law, he trained for battle and went hawking and hunting as pastimes.
Name the parts of a keep
- great hall - held banquets
- solar - lady of the castle embroidered tapestries
- chapel
- stores and dungeons
What did the lady of a castle do?
make sure the daily running of the castle went smoothly, she was in charge of the stores, baking, brewing and the cellar. She gave instructions to servants and pages,spun flax and wool for thread and was responsible for her daughters education.
What were the 3 stages in a knights training?
Page , squire and knighted
What was the code of chivalry
-to be truthful and loyal
-to be respectful to the poor
-to protect women and children
What was the manor and the tithe?
manor- village and land around it
tithe- this was the tax paid to the local priest. It consisted of 10% of your yearly income/produce.
When were peasants declared freemen?
If they escaped for a year and a day they were freemen.
What was a guild?
A guild controlled each trade, it set exams and controlled standard, looked after sick and older members.
How long did an apprentice train for?
7 years
What were the monks and nuns 3 vows?
- be poor
- to obey the abbet/ reverend mother
- not marry or have children (chastity)
How much of Eurpoe’s population died during the Black death?
30-60%
