What was it like to live in a medieval town?
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- In this lesson, we will be able to describe the different aspects of town life in the medieval times. We will also be able to explain the different social structures within the towns and how they differed from the rural parts of the country.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which adjectives would best describe a medieval town?
clean and orderly
quiet and quaint
Q2.
Why did towns increase in importance?
because of peasants running away from the rural areas
because people wanted a new life
Q3.
Why was there a curfew in the towns?
People may be run over in the dark
People may get lost
Q4.
Where is York located in England?
East
South
Q5.
Which new class appeared during the medieval towns?
Knights
Nobles