year9

Year 9 SOSE

The Middle Ages

The Medieval Period

You may focus on

the lifestyle of one of the groups in the medieval feudal system e.g. peasants and serfs, knights, lords and ladies, priests, monks and nuns
A great event - e.g. The Crusades, The Black Death. Consider why it happened and why it is important.
Buildings of the time, e.g. castles. Consider why they were built, how the buildings fitted into medieval society
The cultural and scientific achievements of the time
Own choice. You MUST discuss this with your teacher.

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