Download Middle Ages webquest

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Middle Ages Webquest
Your task is to enter this website and follow the instructions in order to answer each question. Some
questions may lead you to other websites, but if a teacher catches you at any time on a website that is
not about this class, we will give you one warning and then the second time will result in a “Zero” for
this project, getting sent to the deans, and a referral.
Start with this website: http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/index.html
1. Click on the enter button on the home page, you are now to read the site about Feudal Life. What did the
lord offer to serfs in exchange for them living on his land? Click here to enter text.
2. Click on “Read more about feudal life.” What was the significance of the Magna Carta? Click here to enter
text.
3. What was one of the hardships serfs had in the middle ages? Click here to enter text.
4. Which of the following is not something women did during the Middle Ages? Choose an item.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Next: Religion.” Why do you think medieval churches were
the largest buildings, usually located in the center of a town? Click here to enter text.
6. Next, click on “read more about religion.” True or False. Monks were often well-educated in the areas of
readings and writing. Choose an item.
7. Click, “Next: Homes.” Compare how peasants houses to those of the wealthy. Click here to enter text.
8. Click on “Next: Clothing.” Read the description of clothing during the Middle Ages. Then click where it says
Medieval Hats near the top of the passage. Complete the activity and record the correct answers below.
a. Linen Head Warmer: Click here to enter text.
b. Straw or Felt Hat: Click here to enter text.
c. Visored Bassinet: Click here to enter text.
d. Wimple: Click here to enter text.
e. Butterfly Headdress: Click here to enter text.
9. Then, click “Read more about clothing.” How often did Peasants wash their clothes?
Click here to enter text.
10. Did peasants use deodorant? Choose an item.
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11. Using Google search, type in “Middle Ages Clothing.” Pick out any outfit you like and describe it below. Make
sure you say who would most likely wear it. Click here to enter text.
Health
12. What is the relationship between increased populations and health problems? Click here to enter text.
13. How did people of the Middle Ages believe disease was spread? Click here to enter text.
14. What did people believe was the cause of diseases? Click here to enter text.
15. Where did people of the Middle Ages get their beliefs about the body? Click here to enter text.
16. What were some of the remedies (cures) people used for diseases? Click here to enter text.
17. Do you think these remedies helped people get better? Click here to enter text.
18. What were humors? Click here to enter text.
19. How did people keep their “humors” in balance? Click here to enter text.
20. What were some of the things that Middle Ages surgeons were successful at treating? Click here to enter
text.
21. How has our views of the human body and diseases different today? Click here to enter text.
Arts and entertainment
22. “Art and singing were used most commonly when they were part of religion and church services.”
Choose an item.
Town Life
23. What happened around the year 1000? Click here to enter text.
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24. If the Roman Empire fell around the year 500 AD, how long was Europe in chaos for? Click here to enter text.
25. How did increased trade and wealth help bring about the decline of feudalism? Click here to enter text.