chapter 8 project

Feudal society was arranged as a hierarchy—the King or Queen had the most power and the serfs / peasants had the least. Unfortunately most people

were serfs and had very little control over their own lives.

Assignment

Design your own pyramid diagram of feudal society for England in the early Middle Ages. Using a pyramid, you need to show the relationship between the King or

Queen, Lords (Barons), Knights and Serfs.

Develop your own symbols for each level of the hierarchy representing their role in feudal society and explain why you chose each symbol

You need a creative and unique symbol for the following: King / Queen Lords (Barons) Knights Serfs / Peasants

Label and describe each level in the Feudal Diagram.

What was life like at each level?

Include the obligations of each level What was the King required to do for his Lords? What did the Lords have to provide for the King / Queen and

to the Serfs? What did the Serfs have to provide?

Due Date ____________

Diagram of Feudal Society

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Diagram of Feudal Society


Diagram of Feudal Society Write-Up

King / Queen

Lords / Barons

Knights

Serfs /Peasants


In the Middle Ages, individuals were identified by their Coat of Arms. As they were used on the battlefield to identify a person’s friends and foes, they were often in the shape of a shield. The symbols used on coats of arms were chosen carefully to represent an individual or an entire family. The study of the symbols, colors and patterns used in Coats of Arms is known as heraldry.

Design your own Coat of Arms

Create your own COAT of ARMS based on your hobbies, personality, character and family. Read through the list of colors, animals and symbols shown below—which represent you?

Can you think of more animals or symbols that you could use on your Coat of Arms ?

Include the following information on your own Coat of Arms.

1. A symbol / picture to represent an important place. 2. A symbol / picture to represent a hobby / activity 3. An animal that represents you 4. Any other symbol or picture that represents you. 5. Include a Personal Motto (words or a phrase that represent you) at the top

Personal Coat of Arms

Heraldic Animals Bear - Protectiveness

Bee - Industriousness

Camel - Perseverance

Dog - Loyalty

Dragon - Defender of Treasure

Eagle - Leadership & Decisiveness

Falcon or Hawk - Eagerness

Fox - Cleverness

Griffin (part eagle, part lion) - Bravery

Horse - Readiness to Serve

Lion - Courage

Pelican - Generosity & Devotion

Raven - Constancy

Snake - Ambition

Stag, Elk or Deer - Peace & Harmony

Tiger - Fierceness & Valor

Unicorn - Extreme courage

Wolf - Constant Vigilance

Heraldic Symbols Axe - Dutiful

Crescent - Enlightenment

Crosses - Christian sentiments

Crown - Authority

Fire - Enthusiasm

Flaming Heart - Passion

Hand - Faith & Justice

Heart - Sincerity

Horns & Antlers - Fortitude

Lightning - Decisiveness

Moon - Serenity

Oyster Shell - Traveler

Ring - Fidelity

Scepter - Justice

Star - Nobility

Sun - Glory

Sword - Warlike

Castle - Protectiveness

Heraldic Colors Yellow or Gold - Generosity

White or Silver - Peace / Sincerity

Black - Constancy & Grief

Blue - Loyalty & Truthfulness

Red - Military Fortitude

Green - Hope, Joy & Loyalty

Purple - Sovereignty & Justice


Monk or Nun Journal Pretend that you are either a monk or a nun living in Medieval times. Write a journal to

describe your life using information from your text, videos and discussions in class.

Describe the following in at least 4 separate entries:

A typical day—from morning to night

Your thoughts about the day

Benefits / drawbacks of your life

Each entry should be a paragraph of at least 8 sentences

Your entries should be dated with an appropriate date and written

separately from the other entries like a real journal.

Include illumination for each of your entries—see examples (you can

get them off the Internet or design your own.) Illumination was usually

very colorful and ornate in the Middle Ages.

Here are some examples of ILLUMINATED LETTERS

Due Date


Knights Wanted

You are a lord or a lady living in the Middle Ages in England, unfortunately many

of your knights were killed in the last battle. As a result, you are in desperate need of more knights….

Being the creative and intelligent lord or lady that you are, you decide to create a

poster advertising for knights.

Becoming a knight was a great honor. Only boys could become knights, and most came from families of nobility. Knights believed in the code of chivalry,

which means they promised to defend the weak, be courteous to all women, be loyal to their kings, and serve God at all times.

Your poster must

List the training required for a knight keeping in mind the process a boy went through to become a squire and then a knight

List the requirements of a knight—what equipment would he need to bring with him? What experience should he have?

List what the knight will receive in return for his services Be as realistic as possible for the time period Be spellchecked and edited for grammar


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