Year 8 History: The Middle Ages
Syllabus Dot Points
Topic 6b: The Black Death in Asia, Europe and Africa (14th-century plague)
Living conditions and religious beliefs in the 14th century, including life expectancy, medical
knowledge and beliefs about the power of God (ACDSEH015)
Students:
•locate the extent of human settlements in 14th-century Asia, Europe and Africa
•describe the everyday life of men, women and children in the 14th century and life expectancy
at this time
•describe what doctors understood about diseases and their treatment in this period
•outline what European people believed about religion and the power of God in this period
Unit Outline
1. Introduction &The Feudal System
2. The Bayeux Tapestry
3. Life in the Country and the Town
4. Entertainment & Crime and Punishment
5. Knights
6. Coats of Arms
7. Castles
8. Castle Design
9. Religion
10. Daily life
Metalanguage List
Bayeux
jousting
nobles
clergy
tithe
treason
Keep
squire
chainmail
pottage
feudal
peasants
chivalry
middle ages
Kick start questions
1. Outline the feudal system.
2. Describe the events of the Bayeux tapestry.
3. Describe the life of a peasant.
4. Describe methods of maintaining law and order
5. Outline the life of a knight.
6. Discuss the ways of defending and attacking a castle.
7. Assess the impact of religion on medieval life.
monarch
armour
plague
sword