Medieval life is known for being hard, violent and short. Yet at the same time it did have periods of peace and stability, and creativity in the arts.
How did medieval writers divide society?
Upper, middle and working class
Interests such as trade and land
Fighters, workers and prayers
Which room was the centre of a castle?
Solar
Great Hall
Minstrel gallery
What did the Normans invent to stop the hall filling with smoke?
Chimney
Hearth
Smoke detector
When a young nobleman joined the household of another lord, what was his position?
Squire
Page
Knight
Which of the following were people allowed to do in the street?
Wear a mask
Eat fast food
Carry a weapon
What was the curfew?
An order to stay indoors
A form of punishment
A bell to announce the start of the day
What did craftsmen become members of?
Trade unions
Guilds
Political parties
If a serf ran away from his village, what did he have to do to become a 'freeman' of the town?
Join a guild
Pay a fine
Remain free for a year and a day
What did peasants drink?
Tea
Water
Beer
When did peasants get time off work?
Bank holidays
Summer holidays
Holy days