Middle Ages Flashcards
Bayeux tapestry?
Tells the story of the invasion of England in 1066 by William The Conquerer from Normandy, France
Domesday book?
A great survey counting
What did the lord do?
He organised the business of the castle and helped the king
What did the lady do?
She was in charge of stores, the bakin, the brewing and the cellar and giving directions to servants
What were the first castles made of?
Motte and Bailey
Parts of a castle
Moat, porticullis, drawbridge, curtain wall, towers, outer bailey, inner Bailey and keep
What did knights become at 7
A page (fostered by a lord)
What did knights become at 14
Squires (helped the lords)
What did knights become at 21
Dubbed knights
What was the code of chivalry?
To be truthful,generous and loyal
To be courteous to the poor
To protect women and children
What was a manor
A village and the land around it (given to lords and knights)
What were the houses made of?
Wattle and daub
What did the merchants and traders do?
The bought and sold goods
What did craftsmen do?
Made and sold goods
More about craftsmen
An apprentice began at 14 for 7 years then made a masterpiece then became a journeyman
What was a guild?
Controlled the standard of craftsmanship and decided who would be a craftsman
Markets?
We’re held once a week
Crime and punishment?
Solved by trials of combat (fought to death winner was proved right) and Ordeal ( an innocent would survive pain)
Monks and nuns?
Joined as novice and learned rules of st Benedict
The vows of monks/nuns
Poverty Chastity and obedience
Cures or remedies?
Herbal remedies and bloodletting and leeches and pilgrimages
How was the plague spread?
Fleas on rats
When did the plague start
14th century (in Europe 1348 to 1351)
Where did the plague begin
Asia
