Life in Medieval Times · 500 AD to 1500 AD

Medieval Towns and Guilds

Exploring the rise of trade, markets, and the regulation of crafts in growing urban centers.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did people begin moving from the countryside into walled towns?
  2. 2How did guilds ensure the quality of goods and the training of apprentices?
  3. 3What were the biggest challenges to health and safety in a medieval town?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Life, Society, Work and Culture in the PastNCCA: Primary - Continuity and Change Over Time
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Local Roots to Ancient Worlds
Unit: Life in Medieval Times
Period: 500 AD to 1500 AD

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