Knights & Castles
A knight wears this metal suit to protect himself in battle.
What is armor?
Knights usually rode these animals into battle.
What is a horse?
This green vegetable, often used in stews & soups, was popular in the medieval diet and can be found in dishes like “pottage”.
What is cabbage?
This person worked the land and was often bound to a lord’s estate in exchange for protection and a place to live.
What is a peasant?
This popular medieval activity, often played by knights and nobles, involved using swords to knock opponents off their horses.
What is jousting?
This tall building, usually surrounded by a wall, was where a king or lord lived.
What is a castle?
These animals were kept in castles to guard and protect the people.
What are dogs?
This fermented beverage made from barley was commonly drunk during the Middle Ages.
What is ale?
This person would prepare food for the wealthy, often making large feasts.
What is a cook?
In the medieval period, this board game, which involved moving pieces on a checkered board, was enjoyed by both the wealthy and common folk.
What is chess?
This round, shiny metal weapon is often used by knights to fight.
What is a shield?
People in medieval times used these animals to pull carts and help with work.
What are oxen?
Medieval feasts often included this roasted meat, which was considered a luxury food, especially in England and France.
What is venison?
This title referred to a member of the noble class who swore allegiance to a king and held land in exchange for military service.
What is a knight?
This traveling performer would often entertain crowds with throwing & catching balls in the air and storytelling during medieval fairs and festivals.
What is a juggler?
A knight’s horse was usually a big, strong animal called a ____.
What is a steed?
This bird is famous for flying and carrying messages in medieval times.
What is a pigeon or dove?
This type of bread, often made from rye or barley, was a staple food and commonly eaten by peasants.
What is pumpernickel?
This man was the head of the Christian Church in medieval Europe and often held great political influence alongside his religious duties.
What is the pope?
This type of feast, often held by nobles, was a grand celebration with large amounts of food, music, and dancing.
What is a banquet?
Knights would fight for a lord and were often given a piece of land, called a ____.
What is a fief?
In medieval times, this animal was kept by kings and queens for food and eggs.
What is a chicken?
This colorful, exotic bird was often roasted and served at royal medieval feasts.
What is a peacock?
This title was given to a young nobleman who trained to become a knight.
What is a squire?
This activity used a bow and arrow and was popular for both hunting and military training.
What is archery?