Humans had now overcome the threat of wild animals and domesticated a few. The medieval times or the "dark ages" were characterized by kingdoms and wars. Infant mortality was skyrocketing.

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Children were considered imperfect adults and were married off by the age of 12-14. Their play was still largely activity based but revolved around emulating adult life. Gender roles were inculcated so as to prepare children for their adult life early on. 

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music was distinctively different for court consumption and the common folk. The divides in newly formed societies were evidently manifested in all forms of play as well.

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