What was the other name for the Crusades
The Holy Wars
Over a two hundred year period, how many Crusades were launched?
Eleven (11)
Which Church was very powerful and displayed dominance during medieval times?
Catholic Church
When was the medieval period?
Approximate 476 AD to 1500 AD
In the 'Dark Ages', what was the form of payment for goods called?
Barter system
What was the plague that decimated populations called?
The Black Death
What was the social hierarchy in medieval times?
King; (Archbishop); Nobels (Dukes & Barons); Knights; peasants
What was the mortality rate for medieval children?
Half of all children died before they reached the age of 7
What was the biggest cause of death for women?
Giving birth
What was the system of field rotation in medieval farming called?
Three-field farming
Why did towns become important in medieval times?
They became centres of manufacturing
What were houses of the wealthy, manor houses, generally made of?
Built out of stone
What were medieval peasant houses generally made of?
Single room dwelling made of wood with a turf roof
What foods did medieval people eeat?
bread, pies, pasties, butter, cheese, eggs, milk - fruit and vegetables they grew
Did peasants eat meat?
No, only the wealthy ate meat
What reason did medieval people think epidemics (eg. plague) were sent?
They thought they were punishment from God
