Eyewitness Medieval Life

Walled in: Why were medieval towns surrounded by stone walls?

• Because they look good

• For tourists

• To keep out villains

• As a monument/symbol

The night watch: At sunset,the town bell rang to sound the ______

Most towns were governed by a ______

• mayor

• colonial

• Mr.Smith

• Knight

Why were houses built very close together?

• Because that’s how builders put them

• The mayor wanted to maximize space

• To make it hard for villains to pass through

• Because why not.

Fill in the blank: As trade grew,_______________

What would people yell when slop pails or chamber pots were emptied?

Why did powerful families build defensive towers?

• To take up space.

• To help with trade.

• For the government

• To symbol there wealth and importance.

Medieval shoemakers were also known as _______