KS3 History - The Middle Ages

Question 1

The peasants were owned by the Lord of the Manor.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What was the main way to make money in a Medieval town?

Accepted Answer

Trade goods at a market.

Question 3

What was the main job in a Medieval village?

Accepted Answer

Farmer

Question 4

Why did Medieval towns smell?

Accepted Answer

No sewage or rubbish collection, the butchers, and the tannery.

Question 5

In the Medieval village, what was the mill used for?

Accepted Answer

Grind wheat into flour to make bread.

Question 6

Why were concentric castles better than Motte and Bailey castles?

Accepted Answer

Thicker and stronger walls made of stone.

Question 7

What was the main weakness of the Motte and Bailey castle?

Accepted Answer

A lot of wood to go on fire.

Question 8

What type of food did poor people eat in Medieval times?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables, fruit, honey and bread.

Question 9

What would happen at a Medieval banquet?

Accepted Answer

The lord would hold a feast, servants would hunt, serve food and entertain

Question 10

What weapons did King John use to try and get in to Rochester castle?

Accepted Answer

Greek fire, battering ram, mangonel and a siege tower.

Question 11

Why did the barons take over Rochester castle?

Accepted Answer

They were fed up of being asked for tax money to fund King John's war.

Question 12

What type of food did rich people eat in Medieval times?

Accepted Answer

Bread, meat, wine, soups, stews and fruit tarts.

Question 13

How did King John claim his Rochester castle back from the rebel barons?

Accepted Answer

Sappers undermined the castle, burnt 40 pigs, part of the castle collapsed.

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