Monarchs
In general how does one become a king?
inherit it from their father
Name for the water that often surrounds a castle.
moat
What was the most expensive item of furniture in a noble's house?
the bed
What do you call the protective "outfit" a knight would wear into battle?
armor
Who created the illuminated manuscripts by hand?
The monks
Name three things often used when building a peasant house.
mud, manure, wood, stone
What two ways might a monarch's rule end?
death or being conquered by another
The name for the "room" where the castle occupants went to the restroom.
garderobe
Name three things a nobleman might do for fun.
Hunt, play chess or backgammon, have jesters or musicians perform, hawk, a early form of bowling or croquet
Name two weapons a knight could use in battle.
axe, sword, knife, bow and arrow, mace, flail, lance, longbow
What, above anything else, showed that a person had wealth at a banquet?
spices in the food
What was the worst penalty a peasant might receive for hunting on the Lord's land?
death
If Queen Antoinette II of Teaumbria has two children. Her daughter, Princess Leia is her first born child. Prince Charming is her second born child. When Queen Antoinette II sadly dies, who will rule after her and why?
Prince Charming because the crown always went to the son regardless of birth order until 2015 when they changed the ruling.
Since glass windows weren't used, how did castle sometimes keep the cold from coming in the window opening?
tapestries
What were the two choices for noble girls once they reached the age of 12-14?
marriage or the nunnery
Who gave land to a knight on which he could in return for protection?
the noble
What was the main item used by people to eat during the medieval times?
a knife
What did the typical male peasant do all day long?
Work in the Lord's fields.
Name two monarchs from the medieval times.
Ms. B. will know if you name two correctly.
rushes (grasses)
Name two fabrics used to make clothing for the nobles.
silk, velvet, or brocade
What did a knight need to do with part of the land given to him?
Give a portion to the serfs or peasants.
What was a common drink for all people, including children?
beer, wine or ale
Name four things a peasant woman was responsible for.
childcare, housework, cooking, care of animals, working in the fields, making clothes
What document, written by the nobles in 1215 CE, was King John forced to sign which limited the power of the king?
The Magna Carta
The name for the wooden or metal gate that can be raised and lowered for protection at the entrance to the castle yard.
portcullis
What eventually happened to the noble class?
the merchant class took over
What code did knights swear to which required them to be honest, loyal and protect the weak?
The Code of Chivalry
What critter was used for many medical treatments and what did it do?
leeches; sucked out blood