The Middle Ages for kids: 5 things you should know
From Smile and Learn
5 min4th5thSocial Studies
Summary
Introduces castles, knights, kings, and village life in the Middle Ages, and how society was organized.
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Discussion questions
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The Middle Ages was a long period after ancient Rome. People lived in villages and walled castles, and society was organized around lords and workers.
- Why were castles built with high walls?
- Who lived and worked in a medieval village?
- How was life in the Middle Ages different from life in a city today?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Middle Ages, castle, knight, village.
Try it: Draw a castle and label two features that helped keep people safe.