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?

to turn over a portion of what they produced Signup and view all the answers

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

Freemen could leave the manor without permission and serfs could not Signup and view all the answers

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

to organize agriculture and land management Signup and view all the answers

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

to hold land and power from the Crown Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Labour shortages led to severe economic difficulties 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?

Because they were unable to find enough labourers to work the land Signup and view all the answers

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

They were weakened 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?

There was a shortage of labour Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

To seek better economic opportunities Signup and view all the answers

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

Finding enough labourers to work the land Signup and view all the answers

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

It was based on a shortage of labour Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'manorial system' primarily associated with?

The organization of life on a manor Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they are the official languages of Canada Signup and view all the answers

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

The central role of religious and noble authority Signup and view all the answers

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

Feudal values of loyalty and duty Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting religious services and maintaining moral standards Signup and view all the answers

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

Peasants faced more daily hardships and labor Signup and view all the answers

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

Agricultural production and self-sufficiency Signup and view all the answers

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

Economic stability and social structure Signup and view all the answers