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Benson
The Manor
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History
9th Grade
02/29/2008

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Purpose of the castle?

Definition

Nobilty's feeling of safety from other commoners.

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Moat?
Definition
Ditch around castle filled with water.
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Bailey?
Definition
Castles courtyards.
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Keep?
Definition
The Donjon.
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Castles decorations?

Definition
Parapets.
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Why did the king appoint knights?
Definition
It was difficult for them to oversee the kingdom on their own.
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A lord pledged his loyalty to the....?
Definition
King
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Lord's responsibilities?
Definition
Make sure everything got done, and all the people were taken care of.
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Lady's responsibilities?
Definition

Cared for the children, and teach them while they're young.

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What was the Lord and Lady's chidrens lives like?

Definition

They were sent away to another castle to be educated.

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Peasants?
Definition
The farmers of the middle ages.
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Peasants primary responsibilties?
Definition
Worked from dawn until dusk working daylight hours on the land/crop.
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