Medieval Europe

Year 8 History

Medieval Europe

Revision Checklist

 History skills

·       Sequencing events chronologically

·       Using primary and secondary sources

Feudalism

  • Define feudalism.

  • Explain why feudalism developed after the fall of Rome.

  • Describe the feudal hierarchy:

    • Church/Pope

    • Monarch

    • Nobles

    • Knights

    • Peasants

    • Serfs

  • Explain the responsibilities of each group.

  • Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of feudalism.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings

  • Identify the three main claimants to the English throne:

    • Harold Godwinson

    • William of Normandy

    • Harald Hardrada

  • Describe what happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

  • Describe what happened at the Battle of Hastings.

  • Explain at least three reasons William won.

Knights and Crusades

  • Explain who knights were.

  • Describe how someone became a knight.

  • Explain the role of knights in medieval society.

  • Define the term Crusades.

  • Identify who fought in the Crusades.

  • Explain what they were fighting over.

  • Know where and when the Crusades occurred.

  • Define the term infidel.

  • Explain at least two impacts of the Crusades.

 

Castles

Castle Features

  • Keep

  • Bailey

  • Moat

  • Drawbridge

  • Battlements

  • Towers

  • Gatehouse

Understanding Castles

  • Explain why castles were built.

  • Describe how castles protected people.

  • Explain the purpose of at least four defensive features.

 

 

 

 

Everyday Life in Medieval Europe

Social Classes

  • Compare the lives of rich and poor people.

  • Explain why social class was important.

Fashion

  • Describe clothing worn by nobles.

  • Describe clothing worn by peasants.

Food

  • Describe what wealthy people ate.

  • Describe what peasants ate.

Hygiene

  • Explain how medieval people washed and cared for themselves.

  • Compare medieval hygiene to modern hygiene.

Entertainment

  • List three activities enjoyed by nobles.

  • List three activities enjoyed by peasants.

Religion

  • Explain how the Church influenced everyday life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Black Death

  • Define the Black Death.

  • Explain where it came from.

  • Describe how it spread to Europe.

  • Describe symptoms of the disease.

  • Explain medieval beliefs about what caused the plague.

  • Describe medieval medical treatments:

    • Bloodletting

    • Herbal remedies

    • Surgery

  • Explain how different groups responded:

    • Flagellants

    • Church followers

    • Persecution of Jews

  • Explain short-term impacts.

  • Explain long-term impacts on:

    • Medicine

    • Public health

    • Society

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magna Carta

  • Explain why King John was unpopular.

  • Explain why the barons rebelled.

  • Define Magna Carta.

  • Explain the meaning of:

    • No one is above the law.

    • Right to a fair trial.

    • Limits on taxation.

  • Explain why Magna Carta is still important today.

 

Peasants' Revolt

  • Explain what the poll tax was.

  • Explain why peasants were angry.

  • Identify:

    • Wat Tyler

    • King Richard II

    • John Ball

  • Describe what happened during the revolt.

  • Explain the outcome of the revolt.

  • Explain why the revolt was significant.

 

Medieval Women

  • Explain the role of women in medieval society.