Basic Info
What was the most popular religion during the Medieval Times?
Christianity
Who was at the top of the power structure during Medieval Times?
The Church / Pope
The King allocated how much land for Church use?
25%
What would a fuller have to stand in when washing cloth?
Urine
What is mutilation?
Cutting of parts of the body
How long did the Middle Ages go for?
1000 years
What were the names of the knights who wore heavy armour and rode horses?
Mounted Knights
cardinals, bishops, priests, monks and nuns
Which group of people ran schools during Medieval Times?
What was the consequence for drunkenness, swearing, telling lies during Medieval Times?
Shaming / Stocks
What empire collapsed leading to the Medieval Times?
Roman Empire
What was the land given to a knight in exchange for service called?
Fief
How much did villagers need to give to the church?
10% of their income
What was invented during the Medieval Times?
marriage, universities, parliament
Death was a punishment for which crime?
Treason, murder, arson, mugging, adultery, forgery, guilty by trial by ordeal.
When did the Medieval Times end?
Between 1400 and 1450
What was the name of the labourer who was “bound to the land”?
Serf
The Crusades are featured consistently in which movies?
Robin Hood
Where did peasants work for wealthy landlords?
Manors
Describe 'Ordeal by Water'
The accused had their hands and feet tied together. They were then thrown into water. If they floated they were guilty but if they sank they were innocent.
What time period following the Middle Ages?
Renaissance
What was the political and military system of the Middle Ages?
Feudalism
Which events weakened the feudal system and strengthened the church?
crop shortages, famine, wars, and disease
How many years did young boys serve as apprentices?
10 years
What was the name of the court that dealt with most crimes?
Manorial Court