Medieval Castle Life Two

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1. Which of these statements tells what a 'wake' meant in medieval times? The day before a holiday The back courtyard of the castle Meats and bread handed out on the death of the Lord Awakening ceremony after the Lord's wedding night

2. True or False: The majority of knights were penniless, and owned only their horse and armor. Answer: (true or false, t or f)

3. What exactly was a 'solar'? Chamber where castle Ladies could sun themselves Outside oven lined with fire bricks used to bake bread Holiday that denoted the first day of summer The Lord and Ladies sleeping chamber

4. True or false: High-born Ladies had the same legal rights as their Lord husbands in Medieval times. Answer: (true or false, t or f)

5. What exactly was a 'cottar'? Fenced area where livestock was kept Herbed curds and whey dish made of cream Persons in the village having the lowest status Building in which the Lord's hunting birds were kept

6. Which of these crops was not grown in medieval times? Corn Pumpkins Tobacco All of these

7. True or false: A marriage between two consenting adults, where the vows were heard by a priest, could not be annulled. Answer: (true or false, t or f)

8. The seasons of a medieval year were marked by feast days consecrated by the Church. Which season was from Lammas to Michaelmas? Winter Summer Spring Autumn

9. Which best describes what a 'trencher' was? Ditch used for village refuse Medieval catapault Jeweled knife carried by a Lady for protection Slice of day old bread used as a meat plate

10. True or False: An undergarment worn by a Lady beneath her tunic was called a 'chemise'. Answer: (true or false, t or f)