Life in the Middle Ages-The Noble

What was the land given to a knight called?

• Manor

• Fief

• Castle

• Estate

What did a knight become after swearing loyalty and serving his lord?

• Prince

• Vassal

• Serf

• King

What was the most expensive piece of furniture in the Middle Ages?

• Bed

• Cupboard

• Table

• Chair

What were the first castles around the year 800 made of?

• Brick

• Stone

• Wood

• Metal

What was the heavily defended part of the castle called?

• The Gatehouse

• The Keep

• The Dungeon

• The Tower

What did nobles prefer to live in instead of castles?

• Wooden huts

• Tents

• Stone cottages

• Manor houses

What was used on the floor of castles to catch trash and table scraps?

• Tiles

• Carpets

• Wooden planks

• Rushes

What was a noble's plate made of during a meal?

• Bread

• Wood

• Metal

• Stone

What was a common punishment for trying to steal a falcon?

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Letting the bird bite the thief

• Banishment

What role did noble women play in managing estates?

• Business partners to their husbands

• They were advisors

• They had no role

• They were the primary managers