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Content Standard: Germanic invasions helped to break up the Roman Empire and set the stage for the development of feudal and manorial systems. Later invasions helped establish Mongol dominance in central Asia and led to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire by the Turks.

The Essential Question: What was life like in medieval towns?


In this chapter, you will find out about daily life in the Late Middle Ages. This period lasted from about 1000 to 1450 C.E. 

At the start of the Middle Ages, most people lived in the countryside, either on feudal manors or in religious communities. But by the 12th century, towns were growing up around castles and monasteries and along trade routes. These bustling towns became centers of trade and industry.

Almost all medieval towns were protected by thick stone walls. Visitors entered through gates. Inside, homes and businesses lined unpaved streets. Since few people could read, signs with colorful pictures hung over the doorways of shops and businesses. Open squares in front of public buildings, such as churches, served as gathering places. 

Most streets were very narrow. The second stories of houses jutted out, blocking the sunlight from reaching the street. Squares and streets were crowded with people, horses, and carts—as well as cats, dogs, geese, and chickens. There was no garbage collection, so residents threw their garbage into nearby canals and ditches or simply out the window. As you can imagine, most medieval towns were filled with unpleasant smells. 

In this chapter, you will first learn about the growth of medieval towns. Then you will look at several aspects of daily life. You will explore trade and commerce, homes and households, disease and medical treatment, crime and punishment, and leisure and entertainment.

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About Mr. Jones

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Area of Certification: Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts and Reading
College Attended: Ashland University and American College of Education
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science in Education, Minor in Social Science, Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Number of Years Teaching: 14
Classes: 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and Language Arts
Professional Organizations: Association for Middle Level Education and the Ohio Middle School Association

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Mr. Dan Jones
The Richland School of Academic Arts
1456 Park Ave. W.
Mansfield, OH 44904

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