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What is the primary role of the Baron in a medieval castle?

To oversee castle security and soldiers.

To entertain guests and serve food.

To manage household finances and possessions.

To control peasants and collect taxes. (correct)

Which role manages servants and ensures their duties are performed?

Marshal

Constable

Chamberlain

Steward (correct)

What does the role of the Sheriff primarily involve?

Defending the castle against attacks.

Entertaining with stories and songs.

Managing horse-related duties.

Collecting taxes and ensuring laws are followed. (correct)

What is an oubliette?

A dungeon where forgotten prisoners are kept. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the constable?

Drafting new laws for the Baron. Signup and view all the answers

How long are soldiers typically assigned to defend the castle?

For 40 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Jester?

To provide entertainment through stories and songs. Signup and view all the answers

Who primarily manages the horses and carts in a castle?

Marshal Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred after 1066 that influenced the growth of towns?

Towns began to grow in size. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of a town charter?

To grant the rights to hold courts and run markets without taxation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features was commonly found in a medieval town layout?

Dirt tracks for streets. Signup and view all the answers

How did the townspeople typically gain freedom from the local lord?

By paying a significant sum for their land and independence. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the town council play in a medieval town?

To collect taxes and oversee town improvements. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common reason for the establishment of markets in medieval towns?

To attract traders and buyers to stimulate commerce. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a guild?

A group of traders or craftsmen who set rules for their members. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the castle play in the growth of a medieval town?

It attracted people to settle nearby for protection. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the marshal play in a medieval tournament?

Ensure that the rules were followed Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the coat of arms for a knight?

To serve as a personal badge that was easily recognizable Signup and view all the answers

Which event would typically take place during a medieval tournament?

Archery competition Signup and view all the answers

What was the tilt used for in jousting?

To prevent trampling of fallen knights Signup and view all the answers

How many points could a knight earn for hitting an opponent on the head during a joust?

Two points Signup and view all the answers

What might spectators see at a medieval tournament aside from jousting?

Sword fighting competitions Signup and view all the answers

What often served as a prize for the winner of a medieval tournament?

A golden cup or silver plate Signup and view all the answers

Why might tournaments be appealing to spectators?

They included various forms of entertainment and competition Signup and view all the answers

What would a knight lose points for during jousting?

Falling off his horse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a role of the herald during a tournament?

Announce the names of the knights participating Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason villeins worked on the lord's land?

In exchange for protection and livelihood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following crops was NOT commonly grown by medieval peasants?

Rice Signup and view all the answers

How did peasant families supplement their diet?

By growing their own vegetables and keeping animals Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the tithe barn in a medieval village?

To collect 10% of the produce from peasants for the priest Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of a blacksmith in a medieval village?

Making tools and weapons Signup and view all the answers

What did the common land in a medieval village primarily provide?

Grazing for animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the typical housing of a peasant during the Middle Ages?

Small huts built by the families themselves Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the village green?

As a meeting place and market Signup and view all the answers

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