To the Manor Born
How long did a serf have to run away and not be found for them to be considered a freemen?
A year and one day.
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Knights received money or land for being involved in successful battles and wars. What was another way knights made money?
"Knights also made money by looting and holding certain people for ransom" Page 19
What were guilds?
Guilds were organizations made up of merchants. They controlled wages, prices, and the quality of goods sold.
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The English line was strong. They stood with their shields raised, creating a strong wall. This made it almost impossible for the Norman archers to _________ the wall.
penetrate
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King William I of England was also known as what?
William the Conqueror
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What tool would a serf use to harvest grain crops?
A scythe.
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What are jousting matches?
Jousting matches were mock, or pretend battles between two or more knights. They rode horses, wore full armor, and carried lances. Knights attempted to knock their opponent off their horse. Page 22
What spread easily due to polluted water supplies and waste.
The Black Death or Plague.
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After William's victory, many people from his native land settled in England. Over time the languages of these different areas were blended together and became known as what?
Middle English
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67 years after William's death, who became king?
Henry II
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What was pottage?
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Why were knights usually sons of wealthy, influential members of society?
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Why were townspeople required to keep buckets of water outside their homes?
People cooked on small fires inside their homes. Fires frequently broke out.
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Who and when was the Bayeux tapestry commissioned?
Around the year 1075 CE by a member of William's family.
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What did King Henry the II say during a royal dinner that might have encouraged the assassination of Thomas Becket?
BONUS POINTS: Where was Thomas assassinated?
Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest?
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BONUS: Canterbury Cathedral
What does privileged mean in the middle ages?
You had enough food to eat and clothes to wear. You lived in a nice house and you had servants. You also learned to read and write and even ride a horse.
Castles provide inhabitants with a certain amount of protection from the enemy. What is an inhabitant?
Someone who lived there.
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Queens could _____ their husbands and sons, the kings and princes.
advise
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How do people know as much as they do about the Battle of Hastings?
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth that tells the story of the Norman Conquest.
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Richard the I was crowned after his father died. He fought in wars known as the Crusades. Because he was so brave, Richard earned the name _____________.
Lion-Hearted
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The lord.
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Why would castles need a good supply of food and water inside the castle walls?
They needed supplies so they could withstand a siege. When the castle is surrounded by an enemy.
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In the middle ages, last names were created to describe what?
The jobs that they did.
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Why did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Both Harold and William believed they were the true king of England.
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In 1209 CE the Pope excommunicated a king. Who was it?
King John
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