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SPORTS AND GAMES IN MIDDLE AGES

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Medieval Life and Times. Sports in the Middle Ages | Middle Ages. Written by Simon Newman History - Middle Ages After the fall of Western Roman Empire, people in Europe faced harsh tumultuous political wars and religious struggles. During the early middle ages, Europeans faced the rising of feudal system and situations for common people were very difficult. However, situations kept improving as the system was more and more stabilized. The members of nobility were expected to fight and offer security for their families and their serfs. The basic means of earning was either to fight as a soldier or to work as a peasant or serf.

In addition, medieval people also scheduled specific time for sports. Lords of manors were expected to provide trained soldiers for kings that could be used at the time of need against the invaders, barbarians, and other enemies. Sporting contests of middle ages The feudal system of middle ages offered proper chances for everyone to gain reputation and higher social rank. Tournaments and Jousts Archery: a major middle ages sports. Middle Ages - Medieval Resources. Games & Entertainment of the Middle Ages | Games. Games Upper Class During the Middle Ages the Nobles played games like chess, checkers, backgammon and dice. All of them were made to be played indoors. Nobles did not play many outdoor games. (They did play chess outdoors sometimes.) Lower Class The serfs (peasants) played many of the games that the Upper Class people didn't play. The lower class played Hockey, or Stickball (Similar to baseball or softball).

They also played soccer and golf. Chess Chess was played by upperclassmen. Sports The majority of sports of medieval times were less organized than today's sports. Folk Football, Folk football was a wild and rough sport. Hunting During the Middle Ages, hunting was very popular for both knights and common peasants. Medieval Games & Entertainment.

TOURNAMENTS - THE IDEAL KNIGHT

HUNTING. DARTS. CHESS. ARCHERY. WRESTLING. CHARIOT RACES.