Castles
Castles were originally made of what...
Wood
How many years of training does it take to become a knight?
14 years
What is "trial by oath?"
Involved an accused person gathering several people to act as witnesses and swear the accused was innocent of all charges.
What were the dress code laws called in the Middle Ages?
The Sumptuary Laws
Which famous Frankish leader ruled from 768-814?
Charlemagne
How did people make castles cozier and warmer?
What is falconry?
art of training falcons
Torture! For example, someone might force you to hold a hot coal or pluck a hot stone from boiling water. If the burn went away in three days, you were innocent of the crime.
What did the Sumptuary Laws control?
color of clothing, type of fur, height of a hat, shoe length and even the number of buttons each person of social class could wear
What is feudalism?
A system of protection in exchange for work
What is the name of the huge iron gate with pointed tips?
portcullis
Full metal armor weighed close to how many pounds?
55 lbs!
What is "trial by battle?"
You would fight your accuser!
What colors could you wear if you were poor?
drab- colored clothing like grays, browns and blacks
What are vassals and fiefs?
Vassals are servants and fiefs are pieces of land
List two benefit to having castles built on rocky hills
enemies can't tunnel, guards see invaders easily
Young boys start their knight training at 7 and are called "pages, what are the 6 things they are taught in their training?
they learned how to read, write, recite poetry, practice good manners, fight, and ride a horse.
Where did "trial by jury" originate?
Ancient Greece!
What are "hennins?"
Cone or heart shaped hats up to 2 feet tall with flowing veils or linen attached
Why was there less cultural contact during the middle ages? What was the result?
Because people did not travel as much, this resulted in fewer ideas shared and learned. Many of the Europeans forgot Greek and Roman ideas.
What is a moat and why was it designed?
A moat is a ditch of water that surrounds the castle. It prevented people from getting easy access to the castle.
List everything a knight would to prepare for battle (there are 7)...
leather tunic shirt, chain-linked undershirt, gauntlets, sabatons, gorget (bevor), helmet, metal plated armor
It was a crime in the Middle Ages to do what... (there are 6 listed)
beg, lie, practice witchcraft, go fishing on a Holy day, move a landmark or travel without permission
What were crackowes or poulaines?
A type of shoe where the tip could be up to 24 inches long
What are the categories of the class system in the middle ages?
kings and lords, knights, fiefs, vassals, craftspeople, peasants, serfs