Name:______________________
Medieval Ages Scavenger Hunt
In this scavenger hunt, you will be interpreting and analyzing several websites in
order to answer the following questions in each part. There are 8 parts. Do not
worry if you do not finish all 8 parts. This activity is meant to be a fun way of
educating yourself more about the medieval ages. In order to access the
websites you can either hold the keyboard key “ctrl” and click on the blue links
or copy and paste it into the web browser. Good luck and have fun.
Part I: Medieval Clothing
Link 1: http://www.historyonthenet.com/medieval_life/clothing.htm
Link 2: http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life_03_clothing.htm
1. What clothing did men wear? And Peasants?
2. What clothing did women wear?
3. What types of clothes were used to represent wealthy people?
4. What type of fabric/material was the most valuable to the Europeans?
Part II: Medieval Food
Link 1: http://www.lordsandladies.org/middle-ages-food-and-diet.htm
Link 2: http://www.medievalplus.com/food-cooking/
1. What types of food and spices did the nobility have?
2. What types of food did the lower classes and peasants eat?
3. What types of drinks were consumed?
4. What did Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday represent?
5. What time was Breakfast, Dinner, and Supper usually served at?
NOTE: FOR PARTS 3-8 YOU WILL BE USING ONE WEBSITE
LISTED BELOW
Link 1: http://www.medieval-life-andtimes.info/index.htm
Part III: The Crusades
1. Name three effects the Crusades had religiously (Church), politically, and
economically.
2. Name three reasons why the Crusades failed?
3. Who were the Knights Templar?
Part IV: Medieval Music
1. Name 4 instruments used during the medieval period?
2. Name 4 types of dances that existed during the medieval period?
3. Name some types of entertainment that existed.
Part V: Medieval Weapons
1. Name some type of weapons used
2. If you had to pick a weapon to use during this time period, which one
would you choose and why?
3. What specific type of weapon was used to attack cities and castles?
Part VI: Torture & Punishment
1. What is the definition of torture?
2. Name 5 types of torture techniques used.
Part VII: Medieval Castles
1. Who developed the idea of medieval castles?
2. Name some characteristics of a castle that were useful in defending
against attacks.
3. Name some methods and weapons used to siege a castle.
Part VIII: Medieval Life
1. Who were medieval jesters?
2. Who were medieval blacksmiths?
3. What types of doctors existed in medieval times?
4. What did the doctors give to the patients who contracted the black
plague?