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Life in the Middle Ages
1) Why do you think it is called ‘the Middle Ages’?
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2) In your opinion, what types of sources tell us about the Middle Ages?
Give an example
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3) What is the name given to the structure of society and law?
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4) What is the difference between a serf and a freeman?
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5) What was the ‘manor’?
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6) What type of farming method was used on Medieval manors?
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7) What were the ‘commons’?
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8) What does ‘leaving the land fallow’ mean?
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9) What method was used to build the houses?
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10) Name two types of material Medieval people made their clothes from:
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11) What was a ‘wimple’?
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12) Name two main types of food the peasants ate:
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13) What was a ‘tithe’?
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Homework: In your copy, Write a short story about a day in the life of a
Medieval Serf, remember you are the serf!!
Include:
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Medieval society and your place in it.
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The Manor farm and your work
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Home
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Food
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Clothes
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Pastimes
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Crime and Punishment.