Medieval Times Day
Castles and the Feudal System
Imagine high walls with drawbridges and a moat surrounding a castle. Did most kings
live in castles like this? Was it always this way? Your job is to share with your
classmates the fine details of European castles and the feudal system during the Middle
Ages. Use the rubric to guide your research and be sure to address the following
questions in your report. Feel free to add any additional information of interest.
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What were the first castles like and who built them?
Were there different types o castles and how did they evolve?
What was the feudal system and how did it start?
What was the order of the feudal system?
What was it like living in a castle?
How did it act as a complete community?
Name several famous castles and where they are located. Give a brief history of
each one. (3-5)
8. What brought an end to the feudal system?
Crafts Project – Choose one
1. Build a replica of a medieval castle.
2. Pretend your castle is under siege. Show how you would defend it. What
weapons or strategies would you use?
3. Build a display of a catapult or trebuchet.
4. Make a picture display of famous castles detailing location, architecture, floor
plans, famous occupants, battles fought there, etc.
5. Create an illustrated display showing the pyramid structure of the feudal system.
Include order, persons, rank, occupation and responsibility.
6. Write an illustrated glossary of the parts, sections, structures, rooms, and unique
features of a medieval castle.
7. Embroider or cross-stitch an example of medieval designs that would have been
used on clothing, wall hangings, linen, etc. in the castle.
Medieval Feast
Prepare a medieval food to serve at Medieval Times Day. Include a copy of the recipe to
project on the screen. You must have your recipe approved.
Medieval Times Day
Medieval Clothing – Extra Credit (10 points)
Design one or more garments and accessories to wear at Medieval Times Day.
Examples: cloak, tabard, gown, veil, or wimples; hat or hood, hair ornaments, surcoat,
tunic, pouches, belts or sashes, boots or shoes.