Europe During the Middle Ages

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This trail is for Mr. Barrett's 7th grade history class.
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This trail is for Mr. Barrett's 7th grade history class.
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1. How many countries are there in Europe?

2. How does Europe compare in size with the other continents?
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Castles were built for defense against enemies.

3. What are the three main  features of a castle?

4. Explain what motte-and-bailey castle looks like.

5. Why is the "keep" so important?

6. What were castles made of?
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7. What were three kinds of knights?

8. What were the steps to becoming a knight?

9.  What is the Code of Chivalry?

10. Explain the parts of a knight's armor.

11. How does a "tournament" work?
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12.  Make a copy of this chart.

13.  What do the knights offer the peasants and serfs?

14.  What do the Lords get from the King?
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15. What was the life of a peasant like?  Food, clothing, shelter?

16. How could a peasant gain their freedom?
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17. Choose your three top choices of weapons if you were a knight.
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Girls only answer this:

What are the differences between these three lifestyles?



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