Introduction

     In this "feudal" system, the king awarded land grants or "fiefs" to
his most important nobles, his barons, and his bishops, in return
for their contribution of soldiers for the king's armies. At the lowest
echelon of society were the peasants, also called "serfs" or "villeins." In exchange for living and working on his land, known as the "demesne," the lord offered his peasants protection.                       (Annenberg/CPB Exhibitswww.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/feudal.html)
 

Question & Task

Your task is to create a persona for the role you will play at the Medieval Banquet.Consider the following question:

How does your role in society impact daily life?

Research the following questions:

1.Create a name and identity (personality/character traits) for your character.
2.Describe your dwelling (home) and location on the manor
3.Describe your clothing.
4.Identify the food you eat.
5.List your daily activities and occupation (job).
6.Tell about your recreational activities (participation in holidays and celebrations).
7.Include interesting facts.

Use the sites below to research your role.  As you research, record the pertinent information on the graphic organizer. If you find words in your research that you do not know the meaning of you can go to the on-line hypertext dictionary to help you out.

 

Serfs	Court Life	Ladies/Lords	Knights
Clergy	Merchants	Peasants	General Information

• A written biographical account of a day in your life.
• A visual or dramatic presentation.
• An oral presentation.

All aspects of this project will be evaluated.  This includes the research process as well as the final products.

Closure

Once you have created your persona and  its relation to Medieval Society, you are ready to take your rightful place at the banquet table.