In the Medieval Times Kayla Mitchell Pd.8 Due – May 4, 2011

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The Noble women played a very interesting role in the Middle Ages because they were one of the wealthiest people. INTRODUCTION

 appearance was very important  dyed hair yellow to look younger  face makeup applied to look pale  bloody gums, bad teeth  magnificent clothes made of silk, etc… NOBLE WOMEN'S APPEARANCE

 Manners and etiquette  Dance, ride horses, and archery  Sewing, seamstress  Manage large households  How to give orders to servants EDUCATION OF A NOBLE WOMEN

 Had to run the household  Occasionally had to organize the defense of a castle before an attack  Had to provide children to inherit the land ROLES OF THE NOBLE WOMEN

 Most Noble women lived in castles  Slept in solar bedroom (master bedroom)  Each room had a fireplace CASTLES

 Wore many layers of clothing to keep warm  Wore colors red, purple, and royal blue to show their wealth  Sewed all clothes by hand  Jewelry of gold or silver CLOTHING OF NOBLE WOMEN

 Held and attended huge celebrations called feasts  Celebrated marriages or battles won in the biggest hall in a castle called great halls  Some feasts would need 120 piglets and 6000 eggs or 60 full grown pigs prepared  Some forms of entertainment were jousting, board games, or jesters IMPORTANT EVENTS

 A guarded and exclusive preserve of nobility  Hunted, guarded castles, and played with children  Trained to attack knights in battle  Were often presented as royal or noble gifts IRISH WOLFHOUNDS

As you can see life in the Middle Ages is very interesting as a wealthy Noble woman! CONCLUSION