What was trial by ordeal?

he accused had to pass a dangerous test

Apprentices proved to a guild that they had mastered their trade by...

showing them their masterpiece.

You're a customer who bought shoes from a cobbler, a guild might help you by making sure that

the shoes were of good quality.

How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?

Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns.

Which of the following is true about poor families' homes during the Middle Ages?

Multiple families sometimes shared a home.

What was difficult about childhood in a medieval town?

Almost half of all children died; suvivors prepare for life at age seven.

In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the...

revival of long-distance trade.

What were the two main types of guilds in the Middle Ages?

merchant guilds and craft guilds

How did the nature of trade goods change over the course of the Middle Ages?

from imported luxury goods to more local items

During the Middle Ages, many towns purchased royal charters to gain independence. A charter granted them the right to

make laws, raise taxes, and govern themselves

Why did towns buy royal charters?

to gain independence from feudal lords

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Life in Medieval Towns

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#Medieval Times #Towns #Guilds #Charters # Trial by Ordeal # Trial by Combat #Merchants # TCi Lesson 16

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1
Common law developed out of a growing body of...
decisions by judges.
pronouncements by the pope.
royal edicts.
jury trials.
2
What was trial by ordeal?
none of the options
judges would interview all witnesses to determine if a person was guilty
he accused had to pass a dangerous test
the accused had to gather evidence to prove the he/she was innocent
3
Apprentices proved to a guild that they had mastered their trade by...
showing them their masterpiece.
paying high taxes to the guild.
opening a private show in town.
competing in a guild contest.
4
What was a punishment for someone who was found guilty?
put in stocks
hanged
burned at the stake
all of the above
5
Which word belongs in the blank? Apprentice, __________, Master Craftsman
customer
money lender
merchant seaman
journeyman
6
One of the biggest causes of disease in medieval towns was...
unsanitary conditions.
refusal to use herbal medicines.
poison in community wells.
lack of care by family members.
7
Which of the following is something a medieval person might do as a leisurely activity?
go to a miracle play
all of the above
play chess or checkers
watch animal baiting
8
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
court trials
church rulings
economic studies
royal rulings
9
You're a customer who bought shoes from a cobbler, a guild might help you by making sure that
the workers were paid fairly.
the business was in a home.
the members paid their dues.
the shoes were of good quality.
10
How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Factories were in towns to make agricultural equipment.
Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns.
Towns became less crowded as families moved to country.
People who lived in towns could raise their own food.
11
Which of the following is true about poor families' homes during the Middle Ages?
Windows would be made of thin glass.
Houses had indoor plumbing.
Houses in poor neighborhoods had solars.
Multiple families sometimes shared a home.
12
What was difficult about childhood in a medieval town?
Children had a beautiful life.
Children were required to work in factories for long hours.
Children were required to live in monasteries.
Almost half of all children died; suvivors prepare for life at age seven.
13
How did guilds protect and provide for their members?
They dealt with complaints.
They controlled work hours.
all of the above
They set their goods' prices.
14
Which occupation was more open to Jews than to Christians?
entertainer
shopkeeper
landlord
banker
15
Which of these did a girl’s education most often include?
mathematics
logic
astronomy
cooking
16
Which question best helps you predict the job a medieval boy would do when he grew up?
How well does he do in school?
How strong are his arm muscles?
Where does he live?
What does his father do?
17
In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the...
fall of the Roman Empire.
technology to build stone walls.
discovery of better medicines.
revival of long-distance trade.
18
To what group did the feudal lords lost power?
serfs
bishops
merchants
knights
19
Which guild would be most likely to put on a mystery play about the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus ate?
the Cloth Merchants Guild
the Bakers Guild
the Stone Carvers Guild
the Goldsmiths Guild
20
Where were most medieval towns built by?
middle of lakes
rivers and streams
mountainsides
thick forests
21
What were the two main types of guilds in the Middle Ages?
feudal guilds and farming guilds
merchant guilds and craft guilds
business guilds and shop guilds
cinema guilds and car guilds
22
How did the nature of trade goods change over the course of the Middle Ages?
from imported luxury goods to more local items
from one-of-a-kind homemade items to factory products
from farm equipment to tools for building houses
from food and clothing to precious metals
23
During the Middle Ages, many towns purchased royal charters to gain independence. A charter granted them the right to
leave the country
elect nobles, church officials, and bishops.
make laws, raise taxes, and govern themselves
buy land, sell land, and rule over feudal lords
24
Why did towns buy royal charters?
to avoid being overrun by the army
to set up schools and universities
to keep goods at a stable price
to gain independence from feudal lords
25
Which game played today was popular in medieval towns?
basketball
ice hockey
lacrosse
badminton

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