Medieval History: Feudalism and the Church
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What was the primary reason for the nobility and clergy to hold all the land and power in feudal society?

  • Because they had the most money and wealth
  • Because they fought for the king in exchange for land and power (correct)
  • Because they were the most powerful and influential
  • Because they were the most educated and skilled

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

  • to govern the rural villages
  • to provide military protection to the king
  • to provide spiritual guidance and land ownership (correct)
  • to regulate the economy and trade

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

  • working as craftsmen in towns
  • trading goods in markets
  • working as soldiers in the king's army
  • farming and managing the land (correct)

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

<p>to turn over a portion of what they produced (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Freemen could leave the manor without permission and serfs could not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>to organize agriculture and land management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>to hold land and power from the Crown (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>they were limited to the manor and rarely went farther than the nearest town (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Labour shortages led to severe economic difficulties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because they were unable to find enough labourers to work the land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They were weakened (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>There was a shortage of labour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The manor was forced to operate with fewer serfs and higher expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To seek better economic opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Finding enough labourers to work the land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was based on a shortage of labour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'manorial system' primarily associated with?

<p>The organization of life on a manor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because they are the official languages of Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The central role of religious and noble authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Feudal values of loyalty and duty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conducting religious services and maintaining moral standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Peasants faced more daily hardships and labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Agricultural production and self-sufficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Economic stability and social structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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