CLE YS 9 - Mod. 4 - The Poor vs. the Rich

Why were the cottages of the poor in the Middle Ages often dirty and unhealthy?

• Due to lack of sanitation and cleanliness

• Because they enjoyed living in filth

• Because they were cursed by God

How did the poor view their situation in the Middle Ages?

• They believed it was their fate and accepted it

• They blamed the rich landowners for their plight

• They tried to improve their living conditions

What was the main concern of the rich landowners in the Middle Ages?

• Ensuring their own salvation

• Building better houses for themselves

• Teaching cleanliness to their workers

What did the rich landowners do with their tithes?

• Gave them directly to the poor

• Donated them to charity organizations

• Gave them to the church hoping for blessings

What did the rich landowners neglect to do for their workers?

• Build better houses

• Promote cleanliness

• Provide medical attention