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Guide to Medieval Life Project
Directions: In module unit, you have explored what life was like in the early,
High, and late Middle Ages of Europe. For this project, you will use what you have
learned to produce a guide to medieval life. Your guide will introduce readers to
the experiences of different groups of people in the Middle Ages. To complete the
activity, first review Lesson 2: Feudalism and the Manor Economy, as well as the
first four sections of Lesson 4: Economic Expansion and Change: The Crusades
and After in the World History online etext.
Hierarchy of Medieval Life
To begin, complete the chart below by organizing different social and economic
classes of people in the Middle Ages. Arrange the following groups in the proper
order according to their place in society: serfs, nobles, clergy, merchants,
monarchs, artisans, and knights.
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Impact
How did the social and economic ranks of these groups shape their lives?