Living conditions (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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What materials were most peasant houses made from?
What materials were most peasant houses made from?
Sticks and straw
What type of housing did wealthier peasants build in the later medieval period?
What type of housing did wealthier peasants build in the later medieval period?
Wattle and daub houses
Where did livestock such as sheep, pigs and cows live?
Where did livestock such as sheep, pigs and cows live?
Inside with the peasants
Which grains did peasants cultivate for bread?
Which grains did peasants cultivate for bread?
Rye or barley
Which foods did peasants usually consume?
Which foods did peasants usually consume?
Cabbage, beans, eggs, bread and oats
What beverage did all classes drink during the medieval period?
What beverage did all classes drink during the medieval period?
Ale
How were fish usually prepared in medieval times?
How were fish usually prepared in medieval times?
Dried, salted or smoked
Where was waste from households disposed of?
Where was waste from households disposed of?
Thrown into the streets
What did medieval people not understand about filthy environments?
What did medieval people not understand about filthy environments?
That they could cause disease
What was 'The Conduit' built in 13th century London?
What was 'The Conduit' built in 13th century London?
A system of lead pipes
What did public bathhouses compensate for?
What did public bathhouses compensate for?
Lack of bathrooms and running water
Who introduced soap to Europe?
Who introduced soap to Europe?
The Crusaders from the Middle East