Middle Ages

THE MIDDLE AGES

The Middle Ages started with the fall of the Roman Empire and ended with the discovery of America in the 15th century.

Life in the Middle Ages.
About 1.000 years ago, most people were  peasant. They lived in small villages near a castle for protection.

The king and his noblemen  lived in castles. Some noblemen fought in wars and were called knights. 

Monks and nuns lived in monasteries. They prayed and copied books. 

Merchants and craftsmen lived in medieval cities and sold their products in markets.

Transport.
People travelled on foot, by horse or by cart. There were rowing boats and sailing boats.

Buildings.
Castles were fortresses of stone, monasteries were large buildings and churches and cathedrals were religious buildings.