Vocabulary
The castle
Feudal System
Village House
100
What is a stonemason?
A craftsperson who cut and shaped stones, and built stone structures.
100
Why did Kings and powerful Nobles built castles?
For protectiom amd to show their power.
100
Who was at the top of the social pyramid?
Kings.
100
Where village houses big or small?
Small.
200
What is a keep?
A very high tower, surrouded by a high wall.
200
How long does it take to build a castle?
Ten years or more.
200
Give me an example of a Noble?
A knight or important leaders of the church.
200
What is the roof made of?
Thatched roof - thick layers of straw tied together.
300
What is a solar?
A room in the castle that was used as aprovate area for family.
300
Who built the castles?
Serfs and craftspeople (stonemasons)
300
Is a serf high on the social pyramid?
No. They are the lowest.
300
What were windows in the poorest village homes?
Holes in the wall.
400
What is a portcullis?
A strong gate that would close and open at the front of the castle.
400
What do stonemasons do?
They were in charge of building huge stone structures.
400
What do freeman and freewomen do?
They worked as craftspeople.
400
What were the beds made of?
Mattresses made of cloth bags.
500
What is a moat?
A ditch filled with water around the castle wall. It helped keep away attackers.
500
What was the outside of the castle made of?
Stones.
500
What is the order of the social pyramid?
King Nobles Lesser Nobles Merchants (Freewomen, Freemen) Serfs
500
How did they get their food?
They grew it themselves.
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