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Medieval Times
Castles
Mesopotamia
Inventions
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Medieval Times
Becoming a Knight
Mesopotamian
Facts
100
A large ditch or trench usually filled with water, surrounded the castle’s outer walls is called?
A Moat
100
Mesopotamians were the first people to develop a system of writing. What was that writing called?
Their writing started as picture words and then developed into a system of symbols called 'Cuneiform'.
100
What does the ‘Coat of Arms’ represent?
Every part of the coat of arms was a symbol of something in the knight's life. It was also used to identify knights on the battlefield.
100
Who can become a knight?
A boy from a noble family can earn the title of knight
100
What is the definition of Mesopotamia?
"The land between two rivers"
200
A building that protected the entrance to the castle, usually with a tower at either side is called?
The Gatehouse
200
Name at least three different inventions of Mesopotamia.
Wheel, Agriculture, Money, Writing, Astronomy, Metalwork, Law
200
Can you explain the time line? Where is Medieval Times on the time line? 200 points Where is Mesopotamia on the time line? 200 points What does BCE and CE mean? 200 points
Medieval Times is 500 CE to 1400 CE Mesopotamia is 3500 BCE BCE - Before Common Era CE - Common Era
200
What does Chilvalry mean?
It is a code of behaviour for knights to follow. - a knight must be honourable and brave - a knight must protect the weak, and respect women - a knight must be loyal to the king
200
What is the other name for a King?
Lugal
300
The highest point in the castle. It was the strongest part of the castle, with walls up to 7 meters thick is called?
The Keep
300
The Babylonians were the first people to use money. What were the coins called?
Shekel and Mina 1 Mina is worth 60 Shekels
300
Tell me about the religion in either Medieval Times or Mesopotamia.
Medieval - The were all Roman Catholics, and they all believed in Heaven and Hell. Mesopotamia - they believed in many gods and goddesses. This belief in many gods is called polytheism. They believed that the gods visited a temple called ziggurat.
300
When did a boy first start to become a knight? What was he called?
When a boy born into noble family turned seven he went to live in a different castle with strangers. First, he had to train as a Page. He served the lord and lady
300
People in ancient civilizations who could read and write are called?
Scribes
400
This is used to cross the moat, it was made of heavy wood. It was raised and lowered.
Drawbridge
400
Hammurabi, who ruled Babylonia from 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE, created on of the first written sets of laws. The Code of Hammurabi, based on earlier laws, was written in cuneiform on a large eight-foot tall stone pillars, or stele. Compare their laws to our laws today, how are they the same and different?
The Code of Hammurabi is 'an eye for an eye' Today we don't harm people because they break the law. We do put them in jail. Both have to pay fines. They both have laws for stealing, hurting someone......
400
Name the order of the Feudal System What is the order on the social pyramid?
King/Queen, Baron, Knight, Serf/Peasant Lugal (King), Priests, Scribes, Traders and Craftspeople, Common People, Slaves
400
What was the second step to becoming a knight?
When a boy turned fourteen he became a squire and was assigned to a knight. He helped the knight with his armour, weapons, and horse.
400
What is the order on the social pyramid?
Lugal (King), Priests, Scribes, Traders and Craftspeople, Common People, Slaves
500
Explain why people in the Medieval Times (Middle Ages) built castles. Bonus: Describe what a town would look like in the Medieval Times?
Castles were very big and were made of stone. The castles were made on top of a big hill so they could keep enemies away. Towns went up around the castle. There was the Church, Manors house's, and Serf's houses.
500
Explain what 'civilization' means?
A community of people living in settlements with developed knowledge of government, law, science etc. Living together in permanent settlements, such as villages, towns, or cities, gave people time to improve farming techniques, trade, develop religios beliefs, for governments, create written language, and make scientific discoveries.
500
Explain what life would be like in Medieval Times or Mesopotamia. Housing Food Cloths
Answer will vary!
500
What was the last step to becoming a knight?
A boy was knighted by the time he was twenty-one. A dubbing ceremony took place in the great hall of the castle. The king picked up the young man's sword, tapped his right shoulder three times with the blade and said, "in the name of god, I dub thee knight."
500
Explain why Mesopotamia civilization was located near the two rivers. Bonus: Name the two Rivers
Irrigation – It is a way of watering crops by using a system of canals. By devising such an irrigation system, the Ancient Sumerians were able to establish a permanent civilization. Tigris river and Euphrates river