Castles
What is a castle?
A castle is a military base and a home to important people.
What was the feudal system?
The peasants would do work for the higher classes like the king and queen and in return they would give them protection.
How did the Black Death spread?
At the start the Black Death was spread by rats.
Who was in charge of it all?
The king
How is a palace different than a castle?
A castle is usually stronger and is used more for when you are in attack. but a palace is usually used as home for the royals, or important people.
When did the feudal system start?
The 5th century.
About how long did it last for?
7 years
Who was wealthy and lived in a very comfortable life with plenty of good food?
Lords and nobles
Why did castles have so many things for defense?
To stop, or prevent intruders from coming in.
When did the feudal system end?
The 12th century
What attempts did people try to get rid of the Black Death?
they tried rubbing stuff on them, they tried drinking vinegar, and sitting close to a fire in a sewer to drive out a fever
Who served the kind and protected him in war?
Knights
What material was used for castles?
stone, clay soil, and oak trees
Who started the feudal system?
William l, The Conqueror
Where did the Black Death start?
In China
Who worked for the king in return for protection?
Serfs or peasants
What was the door to a castle called?
Sliding door
Who ended the feudal system?
Historian Georges Lefebvre
How did it end?
the best theory is through the implementation of quarantines.
If you were to list these from top class to bottom class, how would it be listed?
King, lords and nobles, knights, and peasants or serfs