The Middle AgesA.K.A. The medieval Times.

By Edwin Huynh 5/6C

What are the Middle Ages?

The Middle Ages is a period of 10 centuries starting from the year 400AD all the way till the 1500s! That’s an amazingly huge amount of time!

The middle ages was when knights in suits of shining armour fought each other in furious battles risking their life to protect their kingdom! There were castles and catapults, all very exciting inventions back then.

Castles

A castle is a fort holding residences and noble people. Castles usually have thick stone walls used to defend these residences from fierce battles. Castles are huge and have many parts in it including a village, a moat and turrets!

Construction of Castles

Let’s build the

castle here!

Great spot, Sir!

I agree!

Before the construction of the castle begins, the king decides to select a spot to build the castle

Construction of CastlesAfter more people participate to join in the kingdom, they begin building the castle

Get on with the

work guys!

Commanding seems like fun…

Construction of CastlesAfter the castle is built, they dig out the moat.

Moat

Construction of CastlesThe moat is filled with water.

Water

Looks like an excellent swimming

pool!Fill it with

water!

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Castle Interior

MoatThe most, usually filled with water is used to stop people getting into the castle

DrawbridgeThe drawbridge is a bridge that can be opened or closed using pulleys made out of ropes or chains.

TurretsThese stone towers on the corners of the castle are used for archers/snipers to shoot down enemy soldiers.

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Castle Interior

Village/ HousesThis is where supporting people and soldiers live in.

ForgeThe forge is basically the blacksmith’s workshop where he crafts armor and weaponry for the soldiers.

Tavern/BarThis building is basically a ‘refreshment place’ for residents and soldiers. People eat and drink here.

CathedralThis is a place of praise and worship. The cathedral is commonly associated with the bishop.

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Castle Interior

OrnamentOrnaments are used to make castles look more royal and expensive usually to intimidate enemies.

Throne RoomA very ornate place, where the king, queen, etc. live in. They eat, drink, sleep and make formal speeches.

StableThis is where the horses are taken care of. Cavalry soldiers use the horses in here.

WellThe well is used to collect water, which is usually used for drinking and washing.

Parts of armorHelmetHelmets are used to protect the head, particularly when projectiles like arrows and cannonballs are being used.

Right Hand: DefendingUsually a shield or hard gauntlet is used to defend the knight himself/herself.

Left Hand: AssaultA weapon (usually a sword or dagger) is used to attack opposing soldiers.

GaitersGaiters is a ‘fancy word’ for leggings which protects your legs and feet. These are usually made of iron.

GauntletThe gauntlet is a leather or iron ‘glove’ which is worn on the hand to protect it.

Parts of armor PauldronsThe pauldron was worn to protect the shoulder area, sometimes covering a portion of the back.

BootsThis is used to protect feet from rough surfaces and falling down long depths.

ChestplateThe chestplate is used to protect your abdomen from incoming attacks.

Armor Material

ClothCloth is used particularly for decoration uses and can possibly be attached to weapons and shields.

LeatherLeather is used in some low-quality armor however more people prefer using leather for gloves and boots.

MetalUsually bronze or steel, metals are a popular choice for armory because it is durable and hard. Its shiny texture also increases its popularity.

Armor Material

EmbroideryEmbroidery made out of gold or even diamonds were engraved onto armor to make it look more royal and expensive.

AccessoriesAccessories were added to armor to make it look more graceful and unique. These accessories can compose of feathers, gems or emblems.

EngravingsPictures, words or numbers were engraved into armor for luck, commemoration or grace.

Bless For Life

Hand Assault

SwordThe sword was a well-known weapon used by many soldiers. It is used to stab, slice and puncture objects/soldiers.

LanceThe lance was basically the advanced sword which was used when charging into enemies. Cavalry soldiers also used lances a lot.

FlailThe flail was a commonly used weapon by heavily armed and skilled soldiers. It is used like a whip but instead with a spiked ball on the end which can be used for heavy assault.

Hand Assault

CrossbowThe crossbow was

an advanced version of the bow

which launched arrows a lot more

forcefully and efficiently.

BattleaxeRather than the ordinary wood-chopping axes, battleaxes are used to attack opposing soldiers.

HammerA very heavy weapon used to crush buildings and soldiers’ armour. The hammer was also a defensive weapon.

Siege Assault

CatapultThe catapult was used to launch

projectiles, especially stones

and pieces of metal towards

castle, destroying walls and buildings.

BallistaThe ballista was a large-scale version of the crossbow,

firing a large spear having a rope

attached to the rear of the spear. This acted like a ‘grappling hook’.

Battering RamA very heavy weapon which used the front of the ‘log’ to crush buildings and soldiers’ armour.

Becoming a KnightStep One: Wait

Once a child was born, he or she would be cared by their mother before becoming seven years old. When they were seven,

they could be trained.Step Two: Page

When they were seven, they were given the title of a page. This meant real huntsmen

and falconers taught them how to hunt. They also learnt religion and performed practice

battles with wooden weapons.Step Three: Squire

The page was given the title of a page at the age of fourteen. Being a squire, he could assist real knights in quests or battles.

Step Four: KnightAt the age of 21, the squire could then become a real knight himself and help

defend their kingdom.