High Middle Ages Web Quest

You are on a QUEST! Welcome to the fascinating world of the Middle Ages, a time of kings, castles, armor, and feudal life. The legendary figures of King Arthur and Merlin are known throughout the world and represent some of the magic and wonder of this age. Come explore the following topics using the links provided. Welcome to the fascinating world of the Middle Ages, a time of kings, castles, armor, and feudal life. The legendary figures of King Arthur and Merlin are known throughout the world and represent some of the magic and wonder of this age. Come explore the following topics using the links provided.

The Assignment Part A- Write 10 facts about feudalism from the following links: Part A- Write 10 facts about feudalism from the following links: Feudal life Feudal life Feudal life Feudal life Passport to Feudalism Passport to Feudalism Passport to Feudalism Passport to Feudalism Feudalism overview Feudalism overview Feudalism overview Feudalism overview Part B- To Be Announced Part B- To Be Announced

Health and Hygiene Health and hygiene were difficult to maintain during the Middle Ages. The Plague killed 1/3 of the population of Europe in 5 years. Related to health was food. Food preparation and storage was quite different in the Middle Ages. Research this topic using the following links. Black Death Black Death Black Death Black Death Bubonic Plague Bubonic Plague Bubonic Plague Bubonic Plague The Middle Ages – Health The Middle Ages – Health The Middle Ages – Health The Middle Ages – Health Food in the Middle Ages Food in the Middle Ages Food in the Middle Ages Food in the Middle Ages

Knights and Chivalry The life of a knight was thought to be romantic, but in reality, it wasn’t. Armor was hot and heavy and battles were bloody. In addition, the code of chivalry was difficult to uphold consistently. Also, some knights were just bullies who preyed on the weak and helpless. Facts about Knights Facts about Knights Facts about Knights Facts about Knights The Medieval Knight The Medieval Knight The Medieval Knight The Medieval Knight Knight’s Code of Chivalry Knight’s Code of Chivalry Knight’s Code of Chivalry Knight’s Code of Chivalry Weapons and armor Weapons and armor Weapons and armor Weapons and armor

Women in the Middle Ages Women in the Middle Ages Women in the Middle Ages Women in the Middle Ages Women in the Middle Ages Noble Women in the Middle Ages Noble Women in the Middle Ages Noble Women in the Middle Ages Noble Women in the Middle Ages Courtly Love Courtly Love Courtly Love Courtly Love Women had no political rights and no social standing except that of their fathers or husbands during the Middle Ages. Neither chivalry nor courtly love helped.

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