Medieval Castle Life Two

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

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

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

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

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? Medieval catapault Ditch used for village refuse Slice of day old bread used as a meat plate Jeweled knife carried by a Lady for protection

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