Middle Ages-the Town and Religion and Normans Flashcards
Describe the high street
This was the only street that was paved or lined with wood and only important buildings were along the high street
What was a toll
This was a tax that traders had to pay at the town gates
What was a curfew
This was the time that all fires had to be out by in the town, because houses were made of wood they were strict on fire safety
What and where was the annual fair
It was held on the fair green outside the town walls and it lasted about three weeks, merchants came from all over the world and craftspeople bought materials, there was also entertainments
Tell me about sewers in the Middle Ages
There were none and there was only an open drain that ran down the middle of the street
What was leprosy
This was a disease, sores broke out all over people’s body and lepors were not allowed to mix with other people. It was a skin disease
When did the Black Death start
1347
How many people died from the plague
About one third of the population
Where did the bubonic plague come from
Fleas on black rats
Who died the most from the bubonic plague. What class?
The rich people as they lived in the city and the city was a dirty filthy place
What was a charter
A charter was a legal document in which the king agreed to let a town run its own affairs. Under the charter the townspeople would elect a council to run the town
Who were the rulers of the town
The members of the guilds
What was a guild
An organisation that every craft person had to belong to each craft had a guild
What is a craftsperson
A person who has learnt a craft. Ex: weaver/carpenter
How did each guild regulate its trade
They set examinations to make sure craft people were good at their craft.
Set standards of work and decent wages
It looked after sick members and paid for their funeral
Women were only allowed become members if their husband died and they wanted to continue on the craft
What were the stages of becoming a craftsperson
Apprentice, journeyman and master
What age did you become an apprentice and what did you do
You became an apprentice at 12 years of age, and stayed an apprentice for seven years and he had to learn the trade. The apprentice worked without pay
What was a journey man
An apprentice became a journeyman after seven years and was paid to work. He could leave his master and travel around looking for better wages, ex. We know masons travelled all over Europe and built churches
What did a master do and how did you become one
To become a master you had to create a masterpiece. Then you could have your own workshop and sell goods in the town. Along with the masterpiece you had to pay a lot of money to the guild. Most journeymen didn’t become masters as they couldn’t afford it.
What was the main religion in Western Europe during the Middle Ages
Christian
What were the duties of the parish priest
Say mass To teach people about Christianity Gave them sacraments Performed funerals They also sometimes taught the lords children, also he helped them with legal documents, as the priest was usually the only one who was educated in the town
What were parishes grouped into
Dioceses
Who ruled over the diocese
Bishop
Who ruled over all of the dioceses
The pope
