Diseases and Medical Treatment
The most feared disease, also known as the Black Death
The Bubonic Plague
In Trial by _____ the accused person had to fight to prove his or her innocence
Trial by Combat
________ provided help and protection for the people doing a certain kind of work, and they maintained high standards
Guilds
List 2 games children enjoyed playing in the medieval times.
dolls and toys, such as wooden swords, balls, and hobbyhorses. They rolled hoops and played games like badminton, lawn bowling, and blind man's bluff
Medieval homes were made of what material?
Wood
a disease of the skin and nerves that causes open sores
leprosy
In Trial by _____ the accused had to pass a dangerous test, such as being thrown into a deep well
Trial By Ordeal
Most towns had a ________, where food and local goods were bought and sold
Market
Guilds also staged _____ ______ in which they acted out Bible stories.
Mystery Plays
What was the main source of heat and light in a medieval home?
Fireplace
Medieval doctors believed in a combination of ______ and __________
prayer; medical treatment
Who patrolled the streets with candle lanterns to deter, or discourage, criminals.
Watchmen
Guild members had to do what to stay in their guild?
Pay dues. Their dues paid for the construction of guildhalls and for guild fairs and festivals. Guilds also used the money to take care of members and their families who were sick and unable to work.
What was Animal Baiting
a bull or bear was fastened to a stake by a chain around its neck or a back leg, and sometimes by a nose ring. Then, specially trained dogs were set loose to torment the captive animal
Wealthy merchants lived in splendid homes where the first level was usually taken up by what?
A family business
What are some living conditions in medieval towns led to the spread of disease
n England, kings in the early 1100s began setting up a nationwide system of
royal courts
If someone could not afford to set up a business and become a master of trade they became what?
Journeymen. A journeyman was a craftsperson who found work “by the day,” instead of becoming a master who employed other workers.
Jugglers, dancers, and clowns entertained people at what event in town?
The Fair
As wooden houses got old they tended to ________. Making them sometimes touch from across the street.
Lean
Using herbs as medicine had a long history based on traditional folk wisdom and knowledge handed down from ancient _____ and _____
Greece; Rome
The decisions of royal judges contributed to a growing body of
Common Law
Jewish People
A Popular play in England to portrayed the story of _________, who slew a dragon that was about to eat the king's daughter.
St. George
A space where the wealthy merchant family gathered to eat and talk on the second floor of their home
Solar