Europe During the Middle Ages

A trail of 6 pages, marked with comments, by mrb4
About this trail:
This trail is for Mr. Barrett's 7th grade history class.
6 marks in this trail
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1. Count the number of countries in Europe. How many are there?

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. 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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