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You now know enough about Medieval Life to produce your own brochure. Click here to open a word document. Remove the writing in the boxes using backspace then add your own writing and pictures. When you have finished, print off the two pages, stick them together then fold.
Learning Outcome:To develop knowledge and understanding of life in Medieval Britain. Skills Developed: Knowledge and Understanding; Communication. Introduction: Remind pupils to read instructions carefully and to ask for help if they do not understand. When ready, click on 'Begin Lesson'. (Duration: 2 minutes) Part 1: Pupils to read the Feudal…
The only Medieval houses that survive today are those of the wealthy. They have survived because they were made out of stone. This medieval cottage from the thirteenth century, has been reconstructed by the Weald and Downland Museum, Sussex, England. It has two rooms, one containing the hearth that would…
The peasants’ main food was a dark bread made out of rye grain. The peasants often kept chickens that provided them with fresh eggs. Fish was plentiful and could be obtained from the rivers and streams. The main meal eaten by Medieval peasants was a kind of stew called pottage…
Look at the picture and read the text below to find out about the eating habits of the Medieval Baron. The Baron The Baron sat at the head (top) of the table. Less important people would sit on stools or benches at trestle tables lower down the hall. The baron…
Check your answers with the correct answers below: Question 1: Picture 1 C. Early Medieval and rich Picture 2 B. Late Medieval and poor Picture 3 D. Early Medieval and poor Picture 4 A. Late Medieval and rich Question 2: D. (Wool), C. (There were a lot of sheep so…
How well have you understood Medieval clothing? 1. Give each Medieval clothing picture the correct caption by choosing either a,b,c, or d Picture 1 a. Late Medieval and rich b. Late Medieval and poor c. Early Medieval and rich d. Early Medieval and poor Picture 2 a. Late Medieval and…
What you wore depended on who you were in the Medieval period. If you were rich you would probably own a variety of clothes, in the latest styles and colours. If you were a poor peasant, you may only own one tunic. Although it was possible to obtain silks and…
How did you do? Check your answers below: 1. c. William I 2. c. The King owned all the land 3. a. Barons 4. b. Money and Knights 5. d. Knights 6. c. Military service and protection 7. d. Villeins 8. c. Food and service 9. b. The King 10.…
How well have you understood feudalism? Fill in the missing words then check your answers. 1. The Feudal System was introduced into England by: a. Tony Blair b. Henry VIII c. William I d. Henry I 2. Under the Feudal System, the King: a. Owned no land b. Owned some…
