Grade 7 - History - Ch 4 Life in Medieval Towns

What were guilds?

- people who practiced the same craft or trade. - members treated fairly and produced quality goods. gave the money and food when needed. - types of guilds - cobblers who made shoes; stonemasons built cathedrals; cloth makers made clothes. -

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

Back then they got married at an early age and you had to learn how to cook, cloth making, and other househould skills need to run a house. Today girls can do anything.

Around age 12, a person who wanted to learn a trade became an apprentice. He lived and worked in the home of a guild master. After 7 years, the guild examined a sample of his work. If it met their standards, he was allowed to join the guild.

How did a person become a member of a guild?

What contributed to the growth of towns in medieval Europe?

Improved farming methods and the revival of trade with the east contributed to the growth of towns.

Why was growing up in Medieval towns difficult?

It was difficult because half of the children died and the ones who lived started work at an early age.

Why were towns in medieval Europe dangerous places?

It was full of thieves and at night there were no lights.

How were Jews often mistreated in medieval Europe?

Jews had a hard time earning a living and they couldn't own any land. They often ended up the target of some violence. Rulers took their property at will. Blamed for spreading common diseases like bubonic plague and leprosy.

What was the difference between mystery plays and miracle plays?

Mystery plays were about the bible while miracle plays were about the saints.

How did the unhealthy living conditions and limited medical knowledge affect life in medieval European towns?

People threw garbage out the window and didn't have a bathroom sysem, the streets were filthy. Unhealthy living condition, rats, fleas, and more also spread diseases and caused many sicknesses and death.

How did unhealthy living conditions and limited medical knowledge affect life in medieval Europe?

People threw garbage out the window and they didn't have good bathroom systems so the streets were often filthy which was most likely the reason why dieseases spread.

Homes in Medieval European were like what?

They were wooden and over time started to lean. Also most were small and crowded. It was uncomfortable because it was cold, smoky, and dim. In addition the fire place was the only source of heat.

What were some ways criminals were punished in medieval Europe?

burned, hung, thrown in wells, fined, put in stocks, or forced to fight

What role did merchants play in the growth of medieval European towns and how did merchants become the most wealthy and powerful members of towns?

Sold food and goods at merchant fairs all over the world. attracted more people to medieval towns. Merchants become wealthy and powerful by selling a variety of goods from faraway lands, dominating the town's business life, and joining town councils.

What were some games that were popular with children and some leisure activities enjoyed by adults in medieval Europe?

The children in medieval Europe liked to play games like badmiton, lawn bowling, and blind man's bluff? Adults would go dancing, play backgamon, chess, and checkers.

How did the church's attitude toward mystery and miracle plays differ from that of most townspeople?

The church disaproved and the townspeople enjoyed them.