Medieval Life; Chivalry

1. Medieval Life; Chivalry By Nick gara English c

2. Importance of Sheep In England Farming became less important than herding as time went by because raising sheep was profitable. England changed all cornfields into land for sheep. By the end of the thirteenth century, there were around fifteen to eighteen million sheep in England. (About 4-5 sheep per person)

3. Change In Lifestyle Because of the sudden change from farming to herding, people’s lifestyles started to change. Also, a large percentage of population became involved in the wool industry. Cottages became small mills involved in carding and combing, spinning and weaving, some even dyeing the finished cloth.

4. Guilds Guilds are societies to regulate prices and standards. The first people to form guilds were the merchants; later, it was the cottage workers to assure fair wages and prices and good standards of material and workmanship. The guild system encouraged a kind of extended family life. Guilds were founded for workers such as stonecutters, masons, carpenters, woodcarvers, glass blowers, and strainers.

5. Life • The Middle Ages was austere in many ways: • Few comforts • Conveniences taken for granted • Travel was difficult and dangerous • Little variety of food

6. Chivalry Chivalry is a term related to the Middle Ages institution of knighthood, which has an aristocratic military origin of individual training and service to others. It is usually associated with ideals of knightly virtues, honor, and courtly love.

7. Life of a Knight A knight’s daily life was to learn how to fight and to serve the Lord, according to The Code Of Chivalry. Weapon practice included enhancing skills in the two-handed sword, battle axe, mace, dagger and lance.

8. The Code if Chivalry The Code of Chivalry is that a Knight should be brave and fearless in battle but also show cultured Knightly qualities such as dedication, courtesy, and generosity