Daily Life in the Middle Ages

Worksheet Description

The worksheet provides questions designed to explore various facets of everyday life during the medieval period. It prompts students to consider the roles of different people in society, the nature of their work, their living conditions, clothing, diet, reasons for drinking ale and wine, and the nature of medieval education. This worksheet asks open-ended questions, requiring students to either recall knowledge from prior lessons or conduct their own research to find the answers.

The objective of the worksheet is to educate students about the social and cultural aspects of the Middle Ages beyond major historical events. It aims to give a more immersive understanding of how the average person lived, worked, and learned during this time. By focusing on aspects such as diet, clothing, and housing, the worksheet encourages students to think about history from the perspective of ordinary people, not just the nobility or clergy. This approach helps to create a more complete and empathetic understanding of the past, highlighting the everyday realities of life in a time that is often characterized by its larger-than-life historical figures and events.