High Middle Ages

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High Middle Ages

• Web Quest

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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. 

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The Assignment

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

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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
• Bubonic Plague
• The Middle Ages Health
• Food in the Middle Ages

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Knights and Chivalry

• The life of a knight was thought to be romantic,
  but in reality, it wasnt. 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
• The Medieval Knight
• Knights Code of Chivalry
• Weapons and armor

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Women in the Middle Ages
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.

• Women in the Middle Ages
• Noble Women in the Middle Ages
• Courtly Love

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Heraldry

• Heralds and Heraldry
• Symbolism of Heraldry
• Make your own coat of arms