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What were some ways in which criminals were punished in medieval Europe?

Criminals were punished by being hung, be thrown in a horrible jail, being put in stocks, burned at the stake, and fined.

How did merchants become the most wealthy and powerful citizens of towns?

The merchants prospered from the amount of money coming from trade, which would make them powerful.

What contributed to the growth of towns in medieval Europe?

Improvements of agriculture and the revival of trade.

Where were towns in medieval Europe often located, and why?

They were often located on trade routes because many people came through there.

What changes to the court system helped protect individual rights in the early 1100s in England?

They reached court trials, common law, and court judges.

How were Jews often mistreated in medieval Europe? What opportunity was open to them?

They were mistreated because they were not allowed to own land, they property could be taken at will.

List at least three different conditions in medieval towns that led to the spread of disease.

Three different conditions were no bathrooms which led to chamber pots and no running water, they lived in small quarters, they garbage was thrown into the canals, rivers, and streets.

What was the difference between a mystery play and a miracle play?

A mystery play portrayed a certain bible story and a miracle often portrayed the lives of saints and saints preforming miracles.

How did trade change from the beginning of the Middle Ages to the High Middle Ages?

At the beginning of the middle ages they were trading luxury goods, but in the high middle ages, they would trade more common goods.

What were some leisure activities enjoyed by adults in medieval Europe?

Backgammon, chess, checkers, card games, and dancing.

How were the lives of medieval girls different from those of modern girls?

Girls did not go to school and were educated by their mothers about the house. They married at 15 and had to care for kids soon after.

What were guilds? Why were they established?

Guilds were a group of people that shared the same skill and trade. They were established to keep a certain skill, and so that the people wouldn't cheat throughout the group.

What was difficult about growing up in a medieval town?

One difficult thing was that half the children died before they became adults. if you survived you were moved away or stated preparing for adulthood.

What were some popular children's games in medieval Europe?

Playing with dolls, bat mitten, and lawn bowling, wooden dolls, balls, hobby horses, and blinds man's bluff.

What were some common diseases in medieval Europe?

The bubonic plauge, scarlet fever, small pox, cholera, and the measles.

Describe the typical home in a medieval town.

The typical home in a medieval home was made of wood. One family would live in a small room to themselves. Houses in general were very cold, dim, wet, and smoky.They leaned when aged.

How did guilds help their members and the families of their members?

They helped families by paying rent for them, and feeding a taking the child under their wing.

How was a town able to become independent of a feudal lord?

They would have to purchase a royal charter.

Describe two methods for deciding the guilt or innocence of accused criminals in the Early Middle Ages.

Trial of ordeal- you have to pass a difficult test Trial of combat- you had to fight for your rights