Introduction
Mr. Miller's Middle Ages Madness
Using a Chromebook and my personal Webquest site, you are going to embark on a voyage throughout the Middle Ages. Based on some of the topics that you all mentioned in class earlier this week, this Webquest will incorporate nearly all of those interests into one activity. You will explore each topic in Part A, and then will have the opportunity to really indulge in a topic of your liking in Part B. Please click on the "Process" button to begin!
Process
Use the links provided to answer each question on your worksheet. In Part A you will be exploring each topic.
Part A:
Medieval Warfare:
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/
What is the name of the group that would plan for larger Medieval battles?
Why were some of the worst disasters suffered by the crusaders?
Why were more soldiers killed in retreat in Medieval battles?
What’s the difference between “the Cat” and “the Weasel”?
What was Greek Fire and how effective was it?
Medieval Weapons:
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/weapons.htm
Which sword was the standard military sword of a knight?
What was the longsword prized for?
What is a flail?
What was a pike used for?
What are the arrow-like projectiles of a crossbow called?
Why was the rate of fire so slow for large trebuchets?
Medieval Armor:
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/armour.htm
Who would wear full suits of armor in order to be mounted and survey the battlefield?
What holy book was mail (chain mail) mentioned in?
Which helmet (or helm) do you think would be most effective?
The Crusades:
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/crusades.htm
In your own words, briefly summarize the effects of the Crusades. Bullet points are fine – just a general idea!
Medieval Clothing:
http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life_03_clothing.htm
What were signs of wealth in terms of Medieval clothing?
What are some things that men would wear? What about women?
Men: Women:
According the English Sumptuary Laws of 1337, how were women supposed to dress?
Medieval Food & Cooking:
http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life_04_food.htm
Why was long-distance trade of food expensive?
List one influence of Church teaching on Medieval food:
Medieval Games & Pastimes:
http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life_08_games.htm
Name 3 games/pastimes from the Middle Ages that are still around today:
Medieval Torture:
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/torture.htm
What was torture used for in the Middle Ages?
What was a Drunkards Cloak?
What was the Chair of Torture or Iron Chair used for?
In your opinion, what do you think is the worst form of Medieval torture?
Part B:
Now that you have briefly covered each topic heading, it is time for you to have control and dictate what you will learn. Choose the topic of your choice (weapons, armor, torture, food, castles, warfare, and many more) and write down 5 things that you learned and/or found most interesting. Also, I want you to draw a picture of whatever you found the most interesting. This can be a picture of a weapon, food, clothing, armor, anything at all. You will do this for homework if you do not have time in class, or as soon as you finish Part A. Have fun with this! Do not just choose an “easy” topic…choose a topic that interests you!