Clothing
What was leather used for in medieval times?
Leather was used to make everyday items.
What period of time did Christianity begin?
Christianity began in the Roman Era.
Did you have to have an education in the 1660’s?
No, education was not required, but it was highly recommended.
Who created most of the holidays?
The Roman Catholics
What is the name of the class that eats fowls and meat?
The Manor House or the Rich People
What type of clothes did the rich people wear?
They wore clothes with fur, jewelry, and gems on them.
What were the religion(s) during the Medieval Times?
The only recognized religion during the Medieval Period was Christianity.
Was school luxurious to the poor or the rich?
School was usually luxurious for the rich.
How many weeks off after Easter?
There were 7 weeks off.
What was used for most of the cooking?
Simple stewpots
What were the 2 most and least common materials used in clothes during medieval times?
2 most common: Wool and Linen
2 least common: Hemp and Cotton
Who legalised Christianity before the Medieval Times (in the Roman Era)?
Emperor Constantine I legalised Christianity.
Would kids in poverty get a professional education?
They would usually not.
What other things did people do at holidays?
Sometimes, there were jousts between kings
What is at least one thing that the peasants ate?
Wheat, bread, ales, and proteins are all examples (you can say any of these)
Were dyes available for peasants? If so, why were they available?
Yes, they were available for peasants because the dyes were so common.
How many people did Christianity start as? Did it start out big?
Christianity started out as a small number of people and it began small.
What are three of the basic subjects taught in the 1660’s?
Math (arithmetics), ILA, Science, and sometimes the arts.
What are three holidays they celebrated?
12 days of leisure (later became Christmas)
1 week off for Easter
7 weeks off after Easter
St. Valentine's Day
All Fool's Day
May Day
Day of the Dead
(Any three)
What was Mead made from?
Mead was made from honey and water via fermentation with yeast
How was cloth made during medieval times and which class made it?
The women in the peasants family sheer the sheep from the wool and then spun it into a thread for cloth.
When did Christianity in the Medieval Times begin?
Christianity in the Medieval Times began before the Roman Empire collapsed in the Roman Era.
What usually happens if you do not get an education in the 1660’s?
You would probably end up as a poor slob in poverty with nothing to eat or drink.
Why were holidays specifically placed on the calendar?
To organize the planting and organizing the crops
What did the commoners drink?
Beer and ale