Unit 1 Lesson 6.4 Homes

What were most medieval houses made of?

• Stone
• Wood
• Brick
• Metal

What was the main source of heat and light in medieval homes?

• Candles
• Fireplaces
• Oil lamps
• Electricity

What was a solar in a wealthy merchant's home?

• A room for servants and apprentices
• A type of window
• A type of business
• A space for the family to gather and eat

What was the education system for children in medieval towns?

• Some boys and a few girls attended school
• Only girls attended school
• Only boys attended school
• All children attended school

What was the main material used to cover windows in medieval homes?

• Glass
• Metal
• Plastic
• Parchment

What was the typical size of medieval towns?

• Large and spacious
• Varied in size
• Small and crowded
• Medium-sized and comfortable

What was the living situation like for poor families in medieval towns?

• Each family had their own room in a shared house
• Each family had their own floor in a shared house
• Each family had their own house
• Several families might occupy a single house with only one room

What was the main occupation of most boys in medieval towns?

• Weaving
• Farming
• Blacksmithing
• The same work as their fathers

What was the main occupation of most girls in medieval towns?

• Farming
• Marriage and raising children
• Blacksmithing
• Weaving

What was the typical age for girls to get married in medieval towns?

• Around 10 years old
• Varied depending on the family
• Around 20 years old
• Around 15 years old