History c1100-c1500

Question 1

What does the evidence tell us about life in the Middle Ages?

Answer 1

Farming and religion were the important elements of most people’s lives.

Question 2

What did successful medieval rulers have in common?

Answer 2

Successful rulers had to be strong, work with their supporters, be ruthless at
times, but merciful at others.

Question 3

How have medieval rulers been remembered and why?

Answer 3

Queens could be powerful in the middle ages, but were often criticised for it.
Rulers are sometimes remembered more for their mistakes.

Question 4

Why have the Black Death and Peasants’ Revolt been remembered?

Answer 4

The Black Death and Peasants’ Revolt had serious consequences for life in
England economically, politically and socially.