Medieval Test yr8 Flashcards
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Who was William the conqueror?
William the Conqueror was the Duke of Normandy who became King of England in 1066 after defeating Harold II at the Battle of Hastings.
What is the magna carter?
The Magna Carta was a 1215 document that made the king follow certain rules and protected people’s rights.
Which king signed the magna carter?
King John
What was the feudal system?
The feudal system was a system of social, political and economic organization across Europe in medieval times.
What type of weapons were used in medieval times?
Medieval weapons included swords, spears, bows, maces, axes, and catapults.
What was the feudal system social pyramid?
King
Nobles/Lords
Vassals/Knights
Serfs/Peasants
Who was Pope Urban II and why was he important?
Pope Urban II is important for starting the First Crusade in 1095, urging Christians to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. This led to several religious wars called the Crusades.
What was life like in medieval Europe?
Most people were peasants, and they had to pay big taxes and church was very important.
What is a doom painting?
A Doom painting is a medieval artwork showing the Last Judgment, with scenes of heaven and hell.
What were houses like in medieval times?
Medieval houses were simple, with peasant homes being small, one-room structures with thatched roofs and a central hearth.
What were peasants’ houses made of?
Peasant houses were made of wooden frames with wattle and daub walls and thatched roofs. They had one room with a central hearth for cooking and heating. The floor was usually dirt.
Definition of Winnowing:
Winnowing is the name given to separate the grain from the chaff (outer casting).
Definition of pruning:
Pruning a fruit tree means cutting away some branches to encourage it to grow more quickly and produce more fruit
Definition of pottage (planting):
Pottage is a thick stew
Definition of repairing:
Definition of scaring the birds:
Once the seeds had been sown it was very important to make sure that birds did not eat all the seeds
Definition tying:
As wheat was harvested it had to be tied into sheaves to dry. This job was often done by women.
Definition of milling:
Milling is the name given to process where grain is turned into flour
Definition of salt and smoking:
In winter, meat needed to be preserved by salting or smoking. Since salt was expensive and scarce for peasants, they smoked meat by hanging it from the rafters.
What is a castle?
A castle is a big, strong building from medieval times, built to protect people and provide a home.
How can a castle be attacked?
Castles could be attacked by surrounding them, breaking walls with heavy tools, using catapults, digging tunnels, or climbing with ladders.
How can a squire become a knight?
A squire becomes a knight by training, proving their skills, and going through a formal ceremony
What was it like to be a woman in medieval times?
In medieval times, women mainly handled household chores and child-rearing. Their roles varied by social class, with limited rights and opportunities.
What was the black death?
The Black Death was a deadly plague in the 14th century that killed millions in Europe. It spread through fleas on rats.
