Middle Ages

Question 0

Feudal system

Answer 0

How land was owned in the Middle Ages.

Question 1

Middle Ages or medieval

Answer 1

The time between the end of the Roman Empire and modern times.

Question 2

Demesne

Answer 2

The land the king kept for his own use.

Question 3

Peasant

Answer 3

An old word for farmer.

Question 4

Serf

Answer 4

A person who belonged to the Lord and framed his land.

Question 5

Freeman

Answer 5

A man who paid rent and tax to the Lord but could travel as he pleased.

Question 6

Knights

Answer 6

Soldiers who rode into battle on horseback.

Question 7

Manor

Answer 7

The land and everything on it owned by the Lord

Question 8

Vassal

Answer 8

Kings followers.

Question 9

Villein

Answer 9

Serfs that had 30 acres of land.

Question 10

County

Answer 10

The land from the king .

Question 11

Tithe

Answer 11

Any tax,levy or fine

Question 12

Commons

Answer 12

Peasants animal grazed together.

Question 13

Bailiff

Answer 13

Made sure that the peasants paid rent

Question 14

Keep

Answer 14

Where the Lord and his family lived.

Question 15

Battlements

Answer 15

At the top of the keep we’re soldiers looked out for enemies

Question 16

Curtain walls

Answer 16

The outer wall of the castle

Question 17

Turrets

Answer 17

Strong towers along the walls

Question 18

Drawbridge

Answer 18

Was raised a night or while enemy’s approached

Question 19

Portcullis

Answer 19

Was an iron grille that could be lowered in front of castle gate

Question 20

Motte

Answer 20

Small hill

Question 21

Bailey

Answer 21

Big enclosure

Question 22

Ramparts

Answer 22

Ran along the top of the castle.

Question 23

Moat

Answer 23

Ditch around the castle