2.  In medieval times, the nobility included Kings, Lords, Knights, and Ladies. Manor houses and castles were drafty, dingy, and damp. They were built for protection, not for comfort.  Compared to the common people, however, the nobility lived a far more comfortable life

3.  Within the fief he owned, the lord had nearly total authority. He was the judge and jury whenever a dispute needed to be settled!  What is a FIEF??

4.  He had to set up taxes and laws, oversee the day to day business of the castle and fief, and make decisions over punishments and other issues  He had to serve his king by appearing in his court or fighting at his side.

5.  Hunting was a favourite pastime for a medieval lord.  WHY HUNTING?  The noblemen did their best to maintain forests for their own private use so they passed laws so that no peasants could hunt in the forests  IS THIS FAIR?

6. The hunt was followed by a great feast with the freshly-hunted animals as the main course