The villages were surrounded by farmlands and pastures. Most homes were long thatched-roofs huts with open spaces around them. The familily lived in one end of the hut and divided the other end into animal stalls. Animals helped keep huts warm during winter wooden tables and benches placed along the walls of the hut were the only futniture. few wealthier villagers added wall hanging or carpets. German villigers made their living herding cattle, which provided food and clothing. They traded cattle to Roman glass vessels, table articles, and jewelery. Most farm work was done by the woman, children, and slaves. if the woman weren't working in the field, cooking, they spum wool and wove cloth on upright looms.
2) What did the Germans grow?
They grew barley, rye, wheat, bean, and peas.
3) What were the Germans view of hospitality?
They believed in hospitality. It was against the law to turn away anyone who came to the door. Guests, strangers were welcome, fed and entertained.
4) How were the German tribes organized?
The men were worriers and they spent most of there time hunting, fighting, and making weapons. They were divided into clans based on family ties. The first Germans gave their greatest.
5) Who was Theodoric the Great?
He was king of the East Goths, a Germanic people from eastern Europe. He declared him self king of Italy
6) Who was Woden? Thor?
Woden is the god of war. His son is Thor and he is the god of thunder.
7) What was Valhalla?
Valhalla was a hall where warriors feasted and fought forever.
8) Discuss blood fueds, oath-helpers and wergeld.
Oath-helpers These people who swore that accused was telling the truth.
Wergled are fines called. the exact amount of payment varied
9) How did the Germans' love of battle and laws influence their society?
Their love of battle was linked closely to their religion because they had gods that loved to fight and hunt. This influenced their society to believe similarly to the Spartans, that you either win your battle or die trying. Their laws were based on the customs of ancestors and were not written down. Instead, they were memorized and passed down from generation to generation.
Their love of battle was linked closely to their religion because they had gods that loved to fight and hunt. This influenced their society to believe similarly to the Spartans, that you either win your battle or die trying. Their laws were based on the customs of ancestors and were not written down. Instead, they were memorized and passed down from generation to generation.
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