pg. 28 and pg. 36
Why would there have been walls around the town and gates through which everyone must pass?
For protection of the town
What happened as a result of merchants creating jobs in towns?
More people left the country side to work in towns
What is a charter based on the image on pg. 32
A charter is a document that gives certain rights to a group of people to start a new town and to allow the wealthy and influential people in that town to make their own laws.
What is an apprentice?
someone who learns a skills or trade by working with a skilled craftsman for a period of time, usually for no pay
Gates, walls, small houses, crowds of people, rats, discarded trash, people selling food, mud, and church bells
What was the link between trade and a middle class?
As trade grew, more people became involved in commerce. The merchants and craftsmen who were involved in trade prospered so they were no longer as poor as serfs and peasants.
Why might a charter change in the decision-making process change the fuedal system?
Under the feudal system, kings and noblemen such as lords paid people who worked for the land and protection. In turn, lower-ranking people like serfs promised loyalty to the land. This system gave lots of power to the lord. Charter then turned the power to the people in the towns to make their own law.
Un means not so unlikely means not likely so no they do not go home.
The word deceased in this sentence means "dead". A widow is someone whose husband has died. What could a widow who did not have any sons do that was not unusually done by other women?
What types of craftsmen existed in the Middle Ages?
carpenters, papermakers, glassmakers, blacksmiths, tailors, armors, and tanners
What role did churches play in setting up universities?
Wealthy churches helped established universities.
What is one difference between being an apprentice and being a journeyman?
Journeyman were paid for their work, but apprentices worked for no pay.
Would you say the women pictured on pg. 36 were privileged or not? Why?
Yes because her clothing looks to be in good condition and she is wearing a crown. Also the text says she was the daughter of a king.
Describe pickpockets and purse snatchers and why they might also be "afoot" in the town
What disease was spread because of rats?
The Black Death or the plague
What are the three stages, in order, for becoming a master craftsman?
apprentice, journeyman, and master craftsman