Canterbury Tales Social Classes Flashcards

Which of the following terms are associated with the Aristocrats? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following figures belong to the Clergy? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following are representatives of the Middle Class? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following individuals belong to the Trade Class? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following figures are part of the Peasant Class? (Select all that apply)

Aristocrats:
- Comprised of the upper nobility, primarily represented by knights and squires.
Clergy:
- Religious figures include the Prioress, monks (such as the abbot), a Friar, Nun's Priest, Second Nun, a parson, a summoner, and a pardoner, reflecting various roles within the church.
Middle Class:
- A diverse group consisting of merchants, the Oxford Cleric (a student), a franklin (wealthy landowner), a reeve (manager of an estate), a doctor, the Wife of Bath (a notable character), and Geoffrey Chaucer himself as a writer.
Trade Class:
- Involved in various trades, including guildsmen (members of trade guilds), a skipper (shipmaster), a manciple (purchaser), the host (innkeeper), and a cook, indicating a thriving trade and economy.
Peasant Class:
- Includes essential laborers such as a miller (grain worker), plowman (farmer), yeoman (freeholder), and the Canon's Yeoman (servant to a cleric), showcasing the foundational role of peasantry in society.

Test your knowledge of the social classes represented in Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'. This quiz features key terms and definitions related to the aristocrats, clergy, middle class, trade class, and peasants. Ideal for literature students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic work.