Medieval times Flashcards
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Other name for medieval times
Middle Ages
How was society in medieval times structured
It was structured by the feudal system with kings and lords being first
What tapestry tells the story of the invasion of England in 1066?
The bayeux tapestry
2 jobs the lady of the castle had
Upbringing of the children and in charge of house keeping
2 defensive features of a stone castle
Strong walks and a moat
The 2 stages of training to become a knight
Page and then squire
What code did knights follow
They swore an oath of chivalry
Types of peasants
Slaves and serfs
What was a tithe?
A donation of 1 tenth of a persons income to the church or religious orders
What’s a journey man
a craftsman who could work for one or another master and was paid with wages for his labour
Give 1 reason why craftsmen joined guilds
The aid of protection that they offered
Why did people go to markets in medieval times
To buy and sell goods and engage in social interaction
What was a curfew
It was a bell that indicated that fires needed to be put out
2 types of punishment in medieval times
Whipping being burnt at the stake
2 features of gothic architecture
Stained glass windows and pointed arches
What caused the Black Death?
The flees carried on small animals caused the black death
Name a group of people blamed for the plague
The Jews
