chapter 8 project
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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
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Diagram of Feudal Society Write-Up
King / Queen
Lords / Barons
Knights
Serfs /Peasants
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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
© Addie Williams 2010—Teacherspayteachers.com
© Addie Williams 2010—Teacherspayteachers.com
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
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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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