Download Middle Ages Web Quest

Middle Ages Web Search
Welcome to the fascinating world of the Middle Ages, a time of kings, castles,
armor, and feudal life. The legendary figures of King Arthur and Merlin are known
throughout the world and represent some of the magic and wonder of this age.
Come explore the following topics using the links provided.
Part 1 – Explore feudal life. Create a list of 5 facts about feudal life. Here are links to find the
information:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html (lots of links within this site)
http://www.mrdowling.com/703-feudalism.html
http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Feudalism_and_Medieval_life.htm
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Part 2 Directions: Explore knighthood. Use this link to fill in the table with information about the
process of becoming a Knight.
http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/steps-to-knighthood.htm
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Description
Part 3: The Black Death: Bubonic Plague
Health and hygiene were difficult to maintain during the middle ages. Some diseases killed over
half the population of the time. Food was related to health. Food preparation and storage was
quite different in the middle ages. The following link will provide more information.
After reading the article at this site answer the following questions and fill-in the blank answers:
http://www.themiddleages.net/plague.html
1. What was the Black Death and how was it spread?
2. What were the symptoms of Black Death?
3. How did Black Death get its name?
4. ______ million people died in just under five years between 13__ ___and 13____ ___.
This was _______ of Europe’s people!
5. Estimated population of Europe:
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1000 _____million
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1100 _____million
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1200 _____million
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1300 _____million
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1347 ____million
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1352 ____million
Part 4: Coat of Arms
Go to: http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm
Write down ten colors or symbols and what they would represent.
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Part 5: Design your coat of arms. Go to this site design your own shield and print it out
http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/british_galleries/designa/coat_of_arms/coat_of_ar
ms.html
Lastly, go to this link and play some Medieval games!
http://www.heraldry.ca/kids_en/artGamesPuzzles.htm