Explore medieval times with Tim Gurry as he visits the famous Warwick Castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068 in Warwickshire England.
Then answer the questions below on screen or in this Word Doc version to save your answers.
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1 The Middle Ages or medieval period is sometimes referred to by historians as…
2 What were some of the good things that William the Conqueror did? What were some of the bad things?
3 What is the Doomsday Book?
4 Why has Tim come to Warwick Castle? What mystery is he trying to solve?
5 Why did Richard Neville, the 16th Earl of Warwick, fight in the Battle of Barnett? Who was he supporting?
6 What different tasks are being carried out in preparation for the battle?
7 Which castle room do you think is the most impressive? What does it tell you about life in medieval times?
8 List some adjectives to describe the lifestyle of the people who lived in the castle in medieval times. You can choose from those listed if you wish. • Poor • Rich • Spoiled • Lucky • Unlucky • Skilled • Young • Old • Lazy • Glamourous • Hard-working • Privileged • Kind • Cruel
9 Why were castles often built by rivers?
10 In what ways did the castle folk depend upon the local environment?
11 What is a trebuchet?
12 How were people punished for different crimes?
13 Imagine you were tasked with attacking Warwick Castle. How would you go about it? What tactics do you think would work best?
14 Based upon your viewing of the video, summarise your first impressions of life in medieval times.
