Medieval History: Feudalism and the Church

What was the primary reason for the nobility and clergy to hold all the land and power in feudal society?

What was the primary role of the Church in medieval society?

What was the main form of employment for peasants in medieval society?

What was the primary obligation of peasants to the lord of the manor?

What was the main difference between freemen and serfs in medieval society?

What was the primary function of the manor system in medieval society?

What was the role of the bishop in the feudal hierarchy?

What was the primary limitation of the peasants' life experience in medieval society?

What was a consequence of the plague on the manor system?

Why did nobles begin to rent out their land or sell it to their serfs after the Black Death?

What was the impact of the Black Death on the feudal bonds?

What was a reason why freemen were able to demand more money for their labour after the Black Death?

What was a consequence of the decrease in the number of serfs on the manor?

Why did some peasants decide to head for the towns after the Black Death?

What was a difficulty faced by the manor after the Black Death?

What can be inferred about the economy after the Black Death?

What is the 'manorial system' primarily associated with?

Why is the citizenship oath required to be taken in French or English?

What does the location of the manor house and church in the village likely suggest?

What characteristic of medieval life does the oath of citizenship reflect?

What was a typical role of the clergy in the medieval manorial system?

How did the peasant's life on the manor compare to the nobility?

What aspect of medieval economy is directly linked to the manorial system?

What criteria might one use to assess the manorial system in medieval times?