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What was a key technological innovation during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was a key technological innovation during the Medieval Warming Period?
Who owned and managed the Manors during the Medieval Warming Period?
Who owned and managed the Manors during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system?
What was the primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system?
What was a significant impact of the Medieval Warming Period on Britain?
What was a significant impact of the Medieval Warming Period on Britain?
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What was a key feature of the agricultural revolution during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was a key feature of the agricultural revolution during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the role of the Lord in the Manor system?
What was the role of the Lord in the Manor system?
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What allowed for farming throughout Europe during the Medieval Warming Period?
What allowed for farming throughout Europe during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the purpose of the village run by a Manor during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the purpose of the village run by a Manor during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the primary function of the wheelbarrow during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the primary function of the wheelbarrow during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the main purpose of the watermill during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the main purpose of the watermill during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the payment for living on the land within the Manor system used for?
What was the payment for living on the land within the Manor system used for?
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What did the peasants do to spread out the cost of farming technology?
What did the peasants do to spread out the cost of farming technology?
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What was the role of serfs in the feudal system?
What was the role of serfs in the feudal system?
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What was the purpose of leaving at least one field fallow in the crop rotation system?
What was the purpose of leaving at least one field fallow in the crop rotation system?
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What led to the growth of towns in medieval England?
What led to the growth of towns in medieval England?
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What characterized the towns in medieval England?
What characterized the towns in medieval England?
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What was the outcome of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
What was the outcome of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
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What was the purpose of the monastic reform in medieval Europe?
What was the purpose of the monastic reform in medieval Europe?
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What were relics in the context of popular medieval religion?
What were relics in the context of popular medieval religion?
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What was the practice of simony in the medieval church?
What was the practice of simony in the medieval church?
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What was the concept of clerical celibacy in the medieval church?
What was the concept of clerical celibacy in the medieval church?
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What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
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What was the significance of pilgrimage in popular medieval religion?
What was the significance of pilgrimage in popular medieval religion?
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What was a key feature of the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was a key feature of the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the primary function of the watermill during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the primary function of the watermill during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the purpose of the village run by a Manor during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the purpose of the village run by a Manor during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the role of the Lord in the Manor system?
What was the role of the Lord in the Manor system?
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What was the impact of the Medieval Warming Period on crop yields?
What was the impact of the Medieval Warming Period on crop yields?
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What was the purpose of leaving at least one field fallow in the crop rotation system?
What was the purpose of leaving at least one field fallow in the crop rotation system?
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What was the primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system?
What was the primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system?
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What was the purpose of the wheelbarrow during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the purpose of the wheelbarrow during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the outcome of the Agricultural Revolution during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the outcome of the Agricultural Revolution during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the role of the peasants in the Manor system?
What was the role of the peasants in the Manor system?
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What was the primary reason for the spread of farming technology cost among peasants in the medieval village?
What was the primary reason for the spread of farming technology cost among peasants in the medieval village?
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What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
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What was the role of William the Conqueror in medieval England?
What was the role of William the Conqueror in medieval England?
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What was the primary purpose of the monastic reform in medieval Europe?
What was the primary purpose of the monastic reform in medieval Europe?
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What characterized the towns in medieval England?
What characterized the towns in medieval England?
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What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
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What was the practice of simony in the medieval church?
What was the practice of simony in the medieval church?
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What was the primary role of the sheriffs in medieval England?
What was the primary role of the sheriffs in medieval England?
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What was the impact of the growth of towns in medieval England?
What was the impact of the growth of towns in medieval England?
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What was the primary function of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform?
What was the primary function of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform?
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What was the primary reason for the pilgrimage to see relics in popular medieval religion?
What was the primary reason for the pilgrimage to see relics in popular medieval religion?
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What was the impact of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
What was the impact of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
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What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
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What was the primary function of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform?
What was the primary function of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform?
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What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
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During the Medieval Warming Period, Britain was unable to produce wine and grapes due to the favorable climate conditions.
During the Medieval Warming Period, Britain was unable to produce wine and grapes due to the favorable climate conditions.
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The Manor system involved villages run by a Lord who owned the Manors and peasants paid taxes and worked the fields for the Lord in exchange for protection.
The Manor system involved villages run by a Lord who owned the Manors and peasants paid taxes and worked the fields for the Lord in exchange for protection.
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The agricultural revolution during the Medieval Warming Period did not involve any innovations in farming technology.
The agricultural revolution during the Medieval Warming Period did not involve any innovations in farming technology.
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The primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system was monetary payment to the Lord.
The primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system was monetary payment to the Lord.
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The wheelbarrow was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period.
The wheelbarrow was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period.
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The watermill primarily served the purpose of grinding grain and other crops during the Medieval Warming Period.
The watermill primarily served the purpose of grinding grain and other crops during the Medieval Warming Period.
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The practice of simony was common in the medieval church during the Medieval Warming Period.
The practice of simony was common in the medieval church during the Medieval Warming Period.
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The role of the Lord in the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period did not involve providing protection to the peasants.
The role of the Lord in the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period did not involve providing protection to the peasants.
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The primary function of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform was to abolish monasticism.
The primary function of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform was to abolish monasticism.
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The primary reason for spreading out the cost of farming technology among peasants in the medieval village was to reduce the financial burden on individuals.
The primary reason for spreading out the cost of farming technology among peasants in the medieval village was to reduce the financial burden on individuals.
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True or false: The monasteries were independent from both secular and religious power.
True or false: The monasteries were independent from both secular and religious power.
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True or false: William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 and marked the beginning of the modern English monarchy.
True or false: William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 and marked the beginning of the modern English monarchy.
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True or false: The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia promoted a return to strict monastic culture, including wearing simple clothing of one color.
True or false: The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia promoted a return to strict monastic culture, including wearing simple clothing of one color.
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True or false: Relics in popular medieval religion included fragments of dead saints, often contained within gold statues and jewels.
True or false: Relics in popular medieval religion included fragments of dead saints, often contained within gold statues and jewels.
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True or false: The growth of towns in medieval England was characterized by specialization in trade and the production of specific goods.
True or false: The growth of towns in medieval England was characterized by specialization in trade and the production of specific goods.
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True or false: The Vikings brought an influx of gold and silver to England, despite being described as barbaric and abusive.
True or false: The Vikings brought an influx of gold and silver to England, despite being described as barbaric and abusive.
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True or false: The peasants in medieval villages spread out the cost to buy farming technology for the whole village, making it cheaper for everyone.
True or false: The peasants in medieval villages spread out the cost to buy farming technology for the whole village, making it cheaper for everyone.
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True or false: The practice of simony, paying for a church office, was made illegal by the medieval church.
True or false: The practice of simony, paying for a church office, was made illegal by the medieval church.
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True or false: The towns in medieval England were independent from the manor-system, allowing serfs to escape to towns.
True or false: The towns in medieval England were independent from the manor-system, allowing serfs to escape to towns.
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True or false: Pilgrimage to see relics in popular medieval religion was believed to bring grace, healing, and the opportunity to bypass purgatory.
True or false: Pilgrimage to see relics in popular medieval religion was believed to bring grace, healing, and the opportunity to bypass purgatory.
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Manors are owned by a ______
Manors are owned by a ______
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Peasants paid ______ of the production to the Lord
Peasants paid ______ of the production to the Lord
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The payment for living on the land is to work the fields, pay taxes of the production to the Lord, farm crops for themselves and for the Lord in exchange for ______
The payment for living on the land is to work the fields, pay taxes of the production to the Lord, farm crops for themselves and for the Lord in exchange for ______
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Revolution in farming technology: - Animal-drawn ______
Revolution in farming technology: - Animal-drawn ______
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More animals are placed on the ______, heavier and they become better plows
More animals are placed on the ______, heavier and they become better plows
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The ______ - The watermill
The ______ - The watermill
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The ______ is to work the fields, pay taxes of the production to the Lord, farm crops for themselves and for the Lord in exchange for protection
The ______ is to work the fields, pay taxes of the production to the Lord, farm crops for themselves and for the Lord in exchange for protection
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There’s a village run by a ______
There’s a village run by a ______
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Manors are owned by a ______; rich elite person of the middle ages
Manors are owned by a ______; rich elite person of the middle ages
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Adaptations to increase the production and efficiency of ______
Adaptations to increase the production and efficiency of ______
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William – Duke of Normandy (France): claims dominion over England - Herold Godwinson contests William’s claim - William invades England - Conquers England in 1066; marks the beginning of the modern English monarchy - William pacifies local rulers, using English common laws (traditions that have the force of law): - He conquered, so he is king - Rewarded followers with fiefs (land) - Fiefs reciprocated with loyalty - Claimed power of the English King - Only king could mint coins, William minted coins - Shire Reeve → Sheriff (enforcer) - ‘William the Conqueror’ Monastic Reform - ______ have become a place where people can gain power - The need for reform: spiritual authority gone - Take monasteries out of the hands of local lords - Placed directly under the Pope in Rome - Networks of monastic houses (brotherhoods/sisterhoods with local oversight to keep them in check) - In order to maintain the purity of the monasteries - The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia - Returns to strict monastic culture - Wear simple clothing, one color - No idle time
William – Duke of Normandy (France): claims dominion over England - Herold Godwinson contests William’s claim - William invades England - Conquers England in 1066; marks the beginning of the modern English monarchy - William pacifies local rulers, using English common laws (traditions that have the force of law): - He conquered, so he is king - Rewarded followers with fiefs (land) - Fiefs reciprocated with loyalty - Claimed power of the English King - Only king could mint coins, William minted coins - Shire Reeve → Sheriff (enforcer) - ‘William the Conqueror’ Monastic Reform - ______ have become a place where people can gain power - The need for reform: spiritual authority gone - Take monasteries out of the hands of local lords - Placed directly under the Pope in Rome - Networks of monastic houses (brotherhoods/sisterhoods with local oversight to keep them in check) - In order to maintain the purity of the monasteries - The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia - Returns to strict monastic culture - Wear simple clothing, one color - No idle time
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______ – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - ______ is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. ______ Quary Clergy Reform - Simony: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. Simony became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
______ – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - ______ is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. ______ Quary Clergy Reform - Simony: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. Simony became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
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Specialization in trade; towns specialized in producing a good (eg. England and wool) - These goods are exported and imported, producing a market; free market economy - Each town has their own, classification. - ______ were wild - Gardens in the middle of the town, animal/human feces in the middle of the road, a lot of animals running around - Theres farms in the town - Thers many weird things in the towns, and it was crazy - Locales of freedom - Independent from a manor-system Lord and Bishops - Independent from both secular and religious power - Serfs can escape to towns because towns were independent The Rise of England 1066: King Edward the Confessor Dies - Didn’t have a legitimate heir to the throne; people were fighting for it
Specialization in trade; towns specialized in producing a good (eg. England and wool) - These goods are exported and imported, producing a market; free market economy - Each town has their own, classification. - ______ were wild - Gardens in the middle of the town, animal/human feces in the middle of the road, a lot of animals running around - Theres farms in the town - Thers many weird things in the towns, and it was crazy - Locales of freedom - Independent from a manor-system Lord and Bishops - Independent from both secular and religious power - Serfs can escape to towns because towns were independent The Rise of England 1066: King Edward the Confessor Dies - Didn’t have a legitimate heir to the throne; people were fighting for it
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Relic – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - Relic is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. Relic Quary Clergy Reform - ______: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. ______ became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
Relic – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - Relic is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. Relic Quary Clergy Reform - ______: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. ______ became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
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Specialization in trade; towns specialized in producing a good (eg. ______ and wool) - These goods are exported and imported, producing a market; free market economy - Each town has their own, classification. - Towns were wild - Gardens in the middle of the town, animal/human feces in the middle of the road, a lot of animals running around - Theres farms in the town - Thers many weird things in the towns, and it was crazy - Locales of freedom - Independent from a manor-system Lord and Bishops - Independent from both secular and religious power - Serfs can escape to towns because towns were independent The Rise of ______ 1066: King Edward the Confessor Dies - Didn’t have a legitimate heir to the throne; people were fighting for it
Specialization in trade; towns specialized in producing a good (eg. ______ and wool) - These goods are exported and imported, producing a market; free market economy - Each town has their own, classification. - Towns were wild - Gardens in the middle of the town, animal/human feces in the middle of the road, a lot of animals running around - Theres farms in the town - Thers many weird things in the towns, and it was crazy - Locales of freedom - Independent from a manor-system Lord and Bishops - Independent from both secular and religious power - Serfs can escape to towns because towns were independent The Rise of ______ 1066: King Edward the Confessor Dies - Didn’t have a legitimate heir to the throne; people were fighting for it
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The need for reform: spiritual authority gone - Take monasteries out of the hands of local lords - Placed directly under the Pope in Rome - Networks of monastic houses (brotherhoods/sisterhoods with local oversight to keep them in check) - In order to maintain the purity of the monasteries - The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia - Returns to strict monastic culture - Wear simple clothing, one color - No idle time
The need for reform: spiritual authority gone - Take monasteries out of the hands of local lords - Placed directly under the Pope in Rome - Networks of monastic houses (brotherhoods/sisterhoods with local oversight to keep them in check) - In order to maintain the purity of the monasteries - The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia - Returns to strict monastic culture - Wear simple clothing, one color - No idle time
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Relic – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - Relic is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. Relic Quary ______ Reform - Simony: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. Simony became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
Relic – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - Relic is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. Relic Quary ______ Reform - Simony: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. Simony became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
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Specialization in trade; towns specialized in producing a good (eg. England and wool) - These goods are exported and imported, producing a market; free market economy - Each town has their own, classification. - Towns were wild - Gardens in the middle of the town, animal/human feces in the middle of the road, a lot of animals running around - Theres farms in the town - Thers many weird things in the towns, and it was crazy - Locales of freedom - Independent from a manor-system Lord and Bishops - Independent from both secular and religious power - Serfs can escape to towns because towns were independent The Rise of England 1066: King Edward the Confessor Dies - Didn’t have a legitimate heir to the throne; people were fighting for it
Specialization in trade; towns specialized in producing a good (eg. England and wool) - These goods are exported and imported, producing a market; free market economy - Each town has their own, classification. - Towns were wild - Gardens in the middle of the town, animal/human feces in the middle of the road, a lot of animals running around - Theres farms in the town - Thers many weird things in the towns, and it was crazy - Locales of freedom - Independent from a manor-system Lord and Bishops - Independent from both secular and religious power - Serfs can escape to towns because towns were independent The Rise of England 1066: King Edward the Confessor Dies - Didn’t have a legitimate heir to the throne; people were fighting for it
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Relic – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - Relic is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. Relic Quary Clergy Reform - Simony: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. Simony became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
Relic – Fragments of dead saints (property or bones) - ‘Go on pilgrimage’ to see a relic; doing a holy act which they will be rewarded for time off purgatory/bypass purgatory, by practicing pious acts - People say that you can feel the holiness from relics - Hopes of grace or healing - People go under the bones of saints to get grace and healing - Relic is inside of a gold statue, and jewels. Relic Quary Clergy Reform - Simony: paying for a church office, he would sell the bishops position to other people, through a higher bidding. They are purchasing their offices, This position isa good positions. Simony became ilegal by the order of the church. - Bishops buy and sell a church office (includes land) - Clerical celibacy (church law; priests are ‘married to the church’ and shouldn’t be having children). They are married to the church and are not allowed to have their own family.
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William – Duke of Normandy (France): claims dominion over England - Herold Godwinson contests William’s claim - William invades England - Conquers England in 1066; marks the beginning of the modern English monarchy - William pacifies local rulers, using English common laws (traditions that have the force of law): - He conquered, so he is king - Rewarded followers with fiefs (land) - Fiefs reciprocated with loyalty - Claimed power of the English ______ - Only king could mint coins, William minted coins - Shire Reeve → Sheriff (enforcer) - ‘William the Conqueror’ Monastic Reform - Monasteries have become a place where people can gain power - The need for reform: spiritual authority gone - Take monasteries out of the hands of local lords - Placed directly under the Pope in Rome - Networks of monastic houses (brotherhoods/sisterhoods with local oversight to keep them in check) - In order to maintain the purity of the monasteries - The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia - Returns to strict monastic culture - Wear simple clothing, one color - No idle time
William – Duke of Normandy (France): claims dominion over England - Herold Godwinson contests William’s claim - William invades England - Conquers England in 1066; marks the beginning of the modern English monarchy - William pacifies local rulers, using English common laws (traditions that have the force of law): - He conquered, so he is king - Rewarded followers with fiefs (land) - Fiefs reciprocated with loyalty - Claimed power of the English ______ - Only king could mint coins, William minted coins - Shire Reeve → Sheriff (enforcer) - ‘William the Conqueror’ Monastic Reform - Monasteries have become a place where people can gain power - The need for reform: spiritual authority gone - Take monasteries out of the hands of local lords - Placed directly under the Pope in Rome - Networks of monastic houses (brotherhoods/sisterhoods with local oversight to keep them in check) - In order to maintain the purity of the monasteries - The Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia - Returns to strict monastic culture - Wear simple clothing, one color - No idle time
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What were some key technological innovations in farming during the Medieval Warming Period?
What were some key technological innovations in farming during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the purpose of the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the purpose of the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
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What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
What was the impact of the Vikings on medieval England?
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What characterized the towns in medieval England during the Medieval Warming Period?
What characterized the towns in medieval England during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system?
What was the primary form of payment for living on the land within the Manor system?
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What was the primary function of the watermill during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the impact of the Medieval Warming Period on crop yields?
What was the impact of the Medieval Warming Period on crop yields?
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What characterized the agricultural revolution during the Medieval Warming Period?
What characterized the agricultural revolution during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the role of the Lord in the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the role of the Lord in the Manor system during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the impact of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
What was the impact of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
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What was the purpose of the village run by a Manor during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was the purpose of the village run by a Manor during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
What was the significance of relics in popular medieval religion?
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What was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period?
What was a significant development in farming technology during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was a significant impact of the Medieval Warming Period on Britain?
What was a significant impact of the Medieval Warming Period on Britain?
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Who owned and managed the Manors during the Medieval Warming Period?
Who owned and managed the Manors during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What allowed for farming throughout Europe during the Medieval Warming Period?
What allowed for farming throughout Europe during the Medieval Warming Period?
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What was the impact of the growth of towns in medieval England?
What was the impact of the growth of towns in medieval England?
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What led to the growth of towns in medieval England?
What led to the growth of towns in medieval England?
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What was the primary purpose of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform?
What was the primary purpose of the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia in monastic reform?
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