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What is Dias background?
Unfortunately, almost nothing is known of Dias' early life. His supposed descent from one of Prince Henry the Navigator's pilots is of yet unproved, and his rank is given by different historians as the comparatively modest one of squire of the royal household, or as a Knight/Cavalier. His date of birth is unknown, and the year given as 1450. His place of birth is also unknown, all we know is that it was somewhere in Portugal.
What did squire eat?
Same as most people of the time. A lot of barley soup, breads, fresh fruit, some vegetables that were grown ( no potatos or tomatoes), fresh meats of hare, rabbit, beef, lamb, veal, eel, door mice, fish of all kinds, birds of all kinds.
What type of employment was available during the Elizabethan era during 1450 to 1750?
Acrobat- they do stunts to entertain people . Apothecary- dispensed herbal medicines which were created from the blend of plants, herbs, and roots. . Astrologers- known as mystical being. They are skilled in reading astronomical bodies and relate them in every person's life. . Barber- although they are usually seen cutting hair, they were also skilled in personal care like doing the job of a surgeons, dentist, and blood-letters. . Blacksmith-lowly occupation, it was regarded as the most significant occupation of the time. Blacksmiths forged weapons, repairs broken armor, and even sharpened weapons. . Bottler- they manage the storing and giving out of wines. . Butler- in charge for the castle cellar . Bower-making bows. . Candlemaker- the name implies . Carpenter- they weren't limited in building houses and furniture rather they were all-around individuals who knows just anything about wood. They are known as elite tradesmen. . Chamberlain- responsible for the entire jobs that has something to do with the Chamber. . Chaplain- responsible for all religious activities. . Clothier- creates clothes used by the nobles. . Cook- cook different kinds of foods. . Cordwainer- someone who manufacture shoes. . Cottar- known as one of the lowest occupation. . Gardener- awareness about plants and herbs. . Gond Farmer- term used for dung. . Harker- they declare announcements given by the queen. . Herbalists- they planted and sustain medicinal plants. . Jester- also known as the Fool, they would entertain the Queen to laugh. . Knight- they would fight and uphold the safety of the Queen. . Messenger- carries receipts, commodities, and letters. . Moneylender- they were the Elizabethan bankers. . Page- a work than includes a very young man, usually 7 years old. They are tasked to wait at the table and oversee the Lord's clothes as well as assist in dressing. . Painter- since castles are expected to be colorful, they employ a painter. . Physician- an esteemed occupation that would cure people's sicknesses. . Potter- they were the one who produced pots and anything made of clay and ceramics. . Scribe- unmarried woman. . Steward- assists in the household administration. . Squire- a junior to the knight. They should be knowledgeable enough about the Code of Chivalry. . Watchman- accountable for the castle's security
What are characteristics of medieval European feudalism?
The features of feudalism are as follows:1.Feudalism was based on land owner-ships.2.The higher classes gave protection the lower classes in return for a amount of their crops or services.3.Feudalism represents a low level technique in which the instruments of the production are simple and generally inexpensive.4.The act of production is largely individual in nature.5.It is not the result of complex division of labourAlright, the feudal system was centered around a hierarchy like thisAt the top: KingNext: LordNext: KnightLast: Serf/ sharecropper guy.What happens is that the knight will give the serf a place to live, some land, and necessities for survival if he will give a majority of his earnings to the knight. The lord then gives pieces of land, called fiefs, to the knight in exchange for loyalty and protection. Finally, the king will gives fiefs to the lords in exchange for their loyalty and protection [the knights]. This really discouraged commerce, so the farming techniques were low level, and earnings were generally not high.
Who was Vasque Nunez Balboa's family and friends?
Oh, dude, Vasco Nunez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer who did some exploring in the 1500s. His family and friends were probably other Spanish explorers and some Spanish people he knew. Like, I'm sure he had a cousin or two who were like, "Hey, Vasco, good luck with that whole crossing the Isthmus of Panama thing!"
