Horses
Hair on the horse
The mane
This part of a castle was the strongest central tower.
What is the keep?
What happened in 1066?
Battle of Hastings
Most medieval people worked in this occupation.
What is farming?
This legendary wizard advised King Arthur.
Who is Merlin?
How soon after a horse is born can it stand
30 minutes
Defenders could pour hot water, oil, or drop rocks through openings called these.
What are murder holes?
This English king signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
Who is King John?
This grain was commonly used to make bread.
What is wheat?
This mythical sword was pulled from the stone by Arthur.
What is Excalibur?
Coat color with reddish-brown bodies and black spots
Bay
Openings in castle walls allowed archers to shoot while staying protected.
What are arrow slits?
This French heroine claimed divine visions and led troops during the Hundred Years' War.
Who is Joan of Arc?
Skilled workers like blacksmiths and carpenters belonged to these organizations.
What are guilds?
This quest sought the cup believed to have been used by Jesus at the Last Supper.
What is the Holy Grail?
What is a farrier
Someone who takes care of the horses hooves
Name for an enclosed courtyard
Bailey
This powerful English queen ruled from 1558 to 1603, often considered the end of the medieval era's influence in England.
Who is Elizabeth I?
Under the feudal system, peasants who were bound to the land were known by this name.
What are serfs?
This knight's tragic love for Queen Guinevere contributed to Camelot's downfall.
Who was Sir Lancelot?
These are 10 parts of a horse
Neck
Body
Front Legs
Hind Legs
This siege engine could hurl huge stones at castle walls.
What is a trebuchet?
This emperor united much of Western Europe around the year 800
Who was Charlemagne?
This document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English king.
What is the Magna Carta?
This poem describes a warrior defeating a monster named Grendel
What is Beowolf