Peasants

What were the main crops grown by peasants in the Middle Ages?

• Rice, barley, and oats

• Corn, wheat, and beans

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots

• Peas, lentils, and chickpeas

What type of clothing did peasants typically wear?

• Silk and satin

• Cotton and polyester

• Rough wool or linen

• Leather and fur

What were peasant houses constructed of?

• Brick and mortar

• Stone or branches covered with mud and straw

• Wood and metal

• Concrete and steel

What did peasant children often not know how to do?

• Swim

• Ride a horse

• Read

• Cook

Who generally arranged marriages in the context described?

• The individuals getting married

• The village elders

• The parents

• The church

Who was considered the head of the household?

• The wife

• The eldest child

• The husband

• The grandparents

In the winter, where did the animals often live?

• in the barn

• in the pasture

• in the common room

• in the castle

Where did children get their name? Choose two

• from a close relative

• from a saint

• from a baby name book

• from a knight or noble

How important was religion to the peasants?

• Not important

• Somewhat important

• Very important

• Only important on holidays

What religious practices did peasants generally observe?

• Fasting and meditation

• Pilgrimages

• The Sabbath and church holidays

• Daily prayers