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What was the main cause of the death of about 1/3 of the people in Europe around 1347?
What happened to the skin and armpits of people before they died of the Black Death?
In the Feudal system, if a Knight promised to fight for a King, what did the King give to the Knight?
Who made up the majority of the population in the Middle Ages?
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What is a serf?
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What is a freeman?
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What does the term 'hierarchy' mean in the context of feudalism?
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What is the difference between a freeman and a serf in the feudal system?
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What led to the peasants in England and France revolting after the long war in 1337?
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Why were Freemen able to demand more money after the Black Death?
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What impact did the Black Death have on the bargaining power of laborers in feudal society?
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What does the term 'journeyman' refer to in the context of the Middle Ages?
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What was the name of the war that broke out between England and France in 1337?
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What does the term 'revolt' mean as used in the statement about peasants in England and France?
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'Viewpoint One' expresses a positive view of the manorial system.
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'Viewpoint Two' expresses a positive view of the manorial system.
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Study Notes
The Black Death
- The pandemic caused the death of approximately 1/3 of the European population around 1347.
- Before death, victims of the Black Death experienced skin turnings black, swelling of armpits, and other symptoms.
Feudal System
- In exchange for fighting for a King, a Knight received land and protection from the King.
- The majority of the population in the Middle Ages consisted of peasants.
- A serf is a person who is bound to a lord's land and is required to provide labor in exchange for protection.
- A freeman is a person who is not bound to a lord's land and can move freely.
Social Hierarchy
- The term 'hierarchy' in the context of feudalism refers to a system of ranking with the King at the top and peasants at the bottom.
- The main difference between a freeman and a serf is that a freeman has more freedom and autonomy.
Peasant Revolts
- The long war between England and France in 1337 led to peasant revolts in both countries.
- Freemen were able to demand more money after the Black Death due to the shortage of laborers.
Impact of the Black Death
- The Black Death increased the bargaining power of laborers in feudal society, allowing them to demand better wages and working conditions.
Medieval Terminology
- A journeyman is a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship in a particular trade.
- The war between England and France in 1337 was known as the Hundred Years' War.
- A revolt refers to a violent or organized uprising against an authority or government.
Viewpoints on the Manorial System
- Viewpoint One and Viewpoint Two express opposing views on the manorial system, with one being positive and the other being negative.
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Test your knowledge about the Black Death pandemic that killed about 1/3 of the people in Europe around 1347. Explore questions about the symptoms and impact of the deadly disease during the Feudal system.
