Middle Ages Flashcards
True or False
Religion was an important part of life for people during the Medieval times.
True
Another name for medieval times is ________.
Middle Ages
How did the Church become very rich and powerful during the medieval times?
The Church became very rich and powerful during Medieval times. The Church owned large amounts of land. Many people gave money ($) to the Church.
Name three bodies of water found on the map:
North Sea
Black Sea
Atlantic Sea
True or false:
A lady’s job was to take care of the manor, household, and children.
True
True or false:
A king gave part of his land to other nobles in exchange for service and protection
True
True or false:
A bishop was in charge of several churches in region.
True
True or false:
Bishops were treated like nobles and lived in a castle with nobles.
True
True or false:
Knights started their training at three 3) years old.
False
When did he officially become a knight.
21 years old.
True or false:
It took several years for a blacksmith to learn his trade.
True
Name a few items blacksmiths made for people:
-swords
-pots
-pans
-armor
True or false:
A troubadour traveled to share their music
False
True or false:
Minstrels told stories, sang songs, and played musical instruments.
True
True or false:
A jester’s job was to entertain the nobles.
True
True or false:
If the nobles didn’t like their show, a jester might be beaten.
True
What was the king’s job?
He gave part of his land to other nobles in exchange for their protection.
What was the knight’s job?
Their training at 7 years old. They were trained fighters.
What was the bishop’s job?
He often lived in castle with the nobles and was the head of church.
What was the lord’s job?
He was responsible for running the castle and the manor and protecting the king.
What was the jester’s job?
He traveled around from castle to castle telling jokes and doing funny tricks.
What was the blacksmith’s job?
He made many everyday items such as tools, axes, pots, and weapons from iron.
True or false:
Serfs were forced to work the land around the castle
True
True or false:
Most serfs did the cooking and cleaning for the lord and lady
False
What was the lord’s job?
He was responsible for running the castle and the manor and protecting the king.
True or false:
Most nobles lived in a house near the castle
False
True or false:
The king gave a castle to the lord in exchange for their service and protection
True
Fill in the blanks:
Word Bank:
-crops
-peasants
-farmed
-lords
-protection
- Sadly, ________ were at the bottom of the feudal system.
- _________ granted small strips of land to peasants.
- In return, the peasants __________the lord’s land for a few days a week
- The peasants also had to pay a share of their ______________.
- If the castle was under attack, they were given _______ in the castle
Fill in the blanks:
Word Bank:
-crops
-peasants
-farmed
-lords
-protection
- Sadly, peasants were at the bottom of the feudal system.
- Lords granted small strips of land to peasants.
- In return, the peasants farmed the lord’s land for a few days a week
- The peasants also had to pay a share of their crops.
- If the castle was under attack, they were given protection in the castle
When were the peasants allowed to stay inside the castle walls?
The peasants were allowed to stay inside the castle walls during times of war or invasion.
True or false:
Peasants were one of the social classes at the bottom of the feudal system
True
True or false:
Lords granted small strips of land in exchange for labor of farming the land.
True
True or false:
Peasants had to pay a share of their grain or crops to use the lord’s mill and farming equipment
True
True or false:
Peasants worked a short day usually only in the early morning hours
False
True or false:
Peasants lived inside the castle with the other nobles
False
True or false:
Peasants had to grow enough food to feed themselves and everyone else in the manor
True
Would you have wanted to be a peasant? Why or why not?
Possible Ans. No, they were not treated fairly.
How is a castle related to a peasant’s life?
The peasants were allowed to stay inside the castle walls during times of war or invasion.
How is a hut related to a peasant’s life?
Peasants lived here in the peasant hut.
How is a farm related to a peasant’s life?
Peasants had to work on the farm all day (dawn until dusk!) They did not have machines so they used horses and oxen to help.
How is bread/bagel related to a peasant’s life?
Peasants made bread from wheat.
Name 3 items made by artisans and craftsmen.
Furniture
Tools
Armor
How did a journeyman become a master?
To finally become a master, a journeyman make a “masterpiece” to show his advanced skills.
Describe the three stages of becoming a craftsman:
Apprentice:
A journeyman:
A master:
Name three different craftsmen that were popular during that time.
- Blacksmith
- Carpenter
- Mason (bricks)
Describe the three stages of becoming a craftsman:
Apprentice:
A boy would live with a master for 7 years to learn skills. The boy worked for free and the master provided training, food, and shelter.
A journeyman:
The apprentice would for the journeyman. A journeyman would work for the master and get paid.
A master:
A journeyman could become a master after creating a “masterpiece”, A master could start his own shop and have apprentices on his own.
Name three different craftsmen that were popular during that time.
- Blacksmith
- Carpenter
- Mason (bricks)
What is a guild? How did it help its members?
A guild is a group of merchants or craftsmen of the same skill. They tried to help their members by controlling prices and make sure they had good working conditions. Wanted FAIRNESS.
Apprentice
Someone who is learning a trade by working with someone who is highly skilled in that field.
Guild
A group of skilled craftsmen in the same trade.
Master
Someone who is highly skilled in a specific trade or craft.
Tradesman
A specially trained worker such as a blacksmith, mason, cobbler, or tailor.
Journeyman
A worker that is skilled in a given trade or craft and who has completed his apprenticeship.
Explain the feudal system in your own words:
The feudal system was the exchanging of land in return for protection, food, and shelter. (Like a gov’t)
Why did the feudal system develop during the Middle Ages?
It mainly started because nobles needed soldiers to defend their land. Knights and vassals were hired to protect the land and were also paid with pieces of land. This system of bartering or trading helped manors become self-sufficient and was at heart of castle life.
Who benefits the most from the feudal system?
I think the peasants benefited most from the feudal system because they get protection from the king and then gets to work the land. They also do all the work.
EVERYBODY BENEFITED FROM THE FEUDAL SYSTEM.
How did everyone benefit from this system?
Everyone benefited because all would be protected and sheltered.
Do you think this system is fair? Why or why not?
Yes I think the system is fair, because if everyone does their job right, then everyone gets protected.
The Feudal System:
The King: A king gives:
A king receives:
Nobles: Lords/Barons Lords give:
Lords receive:
Serfs & Peasants: Peasants give:
Peasants receive:
The Feudal System:
The King: A king gives: Land to the nobles
A king receives: Protection, loyalty, and taxes ($)
Nobles: Lords/Barons Lords give: Land to the nights
Lords receive: protection
Serfs & Peasants: Peasants give: food
Peasants receive: Protection from invaders and enemies.
True or false:
King John treated his people fairly.
False
True or false:
The Magna Carta stated that everyone has the same rights and must follow the same laws
True
Why was the Magna Carta important? How did it change history?
The Magna Carta was important because everyone had to follow the laws including the king. It changed history because it was the first time a king was held responsible.
Fill in the blanks: Use the word bank below:
Magna Carta Rights Rules taxes ideas
- In 2015, King John agreed to sign the _________ and run a fair government.
- The Magna Carta enforced that everyone has the same ________.
- It also required everyone to follow the same _________.
- It placed limits on the amount of _______ that could be collected.
- Many _________ from the Magna Carta were added to other important documents.
- In 2015, King John agreed to sign the Magna Carta and run a fair government.
- The Magna Carta enforced that everyone has the same rights.
- It also required everyone to follow the same rules.
- It placed limits on the amount of taxes that could be collected.
- Many _________ from the Magna Carta were added to other important documents.
What did a page do?
Worked for the knights doing chores, running errands, serving food, & hunting.
What was chain mail?
A type of armor made from thousands of tiny metal rings.
What was the Code Of Chivalry?
A set or rules that a knight followed.
Describe the three stages of becoming a knight.
Step one: PAGE: a boy at the age of seven would…
Step two:
Step three:
Name three social classes found during the medieval times:
- Nobles and barons
2.
3.
Describe the three stages of becoming a knight.
Step one: PAGE: a boy at the age of seven would first become a page at age 7.
Step two: Then the boy would become a squire at age 14.
Step three: At age 21, the squire would be dubbed a knight in a ceremony
call an accolade.
Name three social classes found during the medieval times:
- Nobles and barons
- Knights
- Kings and queens
True or false?
Black Death was a deadly disease that killed 1/3 of the population
True
True or false?
The Black Death was carried by mosquitos
False
One-third of the population died from the Black Death
True
The Black Death was believed to have started in Asia in the 1800s
False
Many people began to question their faith during this difficult time
True
People avoided seeing others for fear of being infected
True
Burning down villages was the only cure for the Black Death
False
The Black Death was carried by fleas on rats
True
True or false?
None of the Crusades were successful in gaining control over the Holy Land
False
*Only the first crusade was successful
What were the Crusades?
The Crusades were a series of wars to get the Holy Land back for the Christians.
How many Crusades were there in all?
There were 9 Crusades in all.
Tell about one effect from the Crusades
Trade increased, people met new people and they learned about new cultures.
Would you have wanted to go on a Crusade? Explain your answer.
No, because I might die fighting in the wars.
Were the Crusades successful? Explain your answer.
I don’t think the Crusades were successful. Only 1/9 Crusades was a success.
Fief
A piece of land granted or given to a vassal
Chivalry
A set of rules that a knight followed
Knight
Their training started at 7 years old. They were trained fighters.
Page
Worked for the knights doing chores, running errands, serving food, and hunting
Squire
The second step to become a knight, ages 14-21 at 21 they became a knight
Accolade
A ceremony where squires are dubbed a knight
Vassal
A knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land in medieval times
Excommunicated
To be cast out from the church (a pope would punish a person or group of people in this way) * This caused a major clash between the medieval kings and popes!
Fuedalism
The exchanging of land in return for protection, food, and shelter
Crusades
A series of wars to get the Holy Land back for the Christians
King Charlemagne
A Christian king who united the Franks and many tribes into one united empire during the Middle Ages
Vikings
A group of people from Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, and Denmark) who were very skilled invadors
Black Death/plague
A deadly disease that killed 1/3 of the population.
What was the river used for on the manor?
trade, water wheel, fish/food.
Noble gave _______
fiefs
