24 Questions
What was the primary reason for the nobility and clergy to hold all the land and power in feudal society?
Because they fought for the king in exchange for land and power
What was the primary role of the Church in medieval society?
to provide spiritual guidance and land ownership
What was the main form of employment for peasants in medieval society?
farming and managing the land
What was the primary obligation of peasants to the lord of the manor?
to turn over a portion of what they produced
What was the main difference between freemen and serfs in medieval society?
Freemen could leave the manor without permission and serfs could not
What was the primary function of the manor system in medieval society?
to organize agriculture and land management
What was the role of the bishop in the feudal hierarchy?
to hold land and power from the Crown
What was the primary limitation of the peasants' life experience in medieval society?
they were limited to the manor and rarely went farther than the nearest town
What was a consequence of the plague on the manor system?
Labour shortages led to severe economic difficulties
Why did nobles begin to rent out their land or sell it to their serfs after the Black Death?
Because they were unable to find enough labourers to work the land
What was the impact of the Black Death on the feudal bonds?
They were weakened
What was a reason why freemen were able to demand more money for their labour after the Black Death?
There was a shortage of labour
What was a consequence of the decrease in the number of serfs on the manor?
The manor was forced to operate with fewer serfs and higher expenses
Why did some peasants decide to head for the towns after the Black Death?
To seek better economic opportunities
What was a difficulty faced by the manor after the Black Death?
Finding enough labourers to work the land
What can be inferred about the economy after the Black Death?
It was based on a shortage of labour
What is the 'manorial system' primarily associated with?
The organization of life on a manor
Why is the citizenship oath required to be taken in French or English?
Because they are the official languages of Canada
What does the location of the manor house and church in the village likely suggest?
The central role of religious and noble authority
What characteristic of medieval life does the oath of citizenship reflect?
Feudal values of loyalty and duty
What was a typical role of the clergy in the medieval manorial system?
Conducting religious services and maintaining moral standards
How did the peasant's life on the manor compare to the nobility?
Peasants faced more daily hardships and labor
What aspect of medieval economy is directly linked to the manorial system?
Agricultural production and self-sufficiency
What criteria might one use to assess the manorial system in medieval times?
Economic stability and social structure
Learn about the role of the Church and feudalism in medieval society, including the power of bishops and the importance of land ownership.
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