Middle Ages Web Quest

 

 

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. 

 

You are required to do two parts, A and B for this project.

 Part A - Everyone needs to create a list of ten facts about feudal life. You will be sharing your information with the class. 

Part B – Choose one of the following areas and create a list of five facts about this area

When you have completed this assignment go to castles.  Have fun as you explore.

 

 

Everyone must create a list of ten facts about feudal life using one of the following links.

 

 

Feudal life

Passport to Feudalism

Feudalism overview

 

 

 

Web sites with information on knights, armor, and weaponry

Knights

Knights and Their Armor

Weapons

Weapons and armor

 

 

 

 

Health and hygiene were difficult to maintain during the middle ages.  Some diseases killed over half the population of the time.  Related to health was food.  Food preparation and storage was quite different in the middle ages.  The following links will provide more information.

 

  Black Death

  Bubonic Plague

  The Middle Ages -- Health

  Food in the Middle Ages

               

 

 

A final category you may choose to explore is coat of arms. If you are using this section to complete part B, write down ten colors or symbols and what they would represent.

 

Heralds and Heraldry          banner_sword

Symbolism of Heraldry

Design your own shield

 

 

 

 

 

Information about castles can be found at the following links.  Some of these links will take you on a virtual tour of a castle.

 

 Castle exploration

 Castle information

 Medieval Games

 

 

Have fun and be sure to turn your papers in at the end of class.

 

 

 

Updated 4/7/11