Feudalism
TWO ANSWERS REQUIRED: Who are at the top and bottom of the feudal pyramid?
What was the role of peasants and serfs?
To grow food to feed the manor.
What is a guild?
A collection of people practicing the same craft who work together to best serve their interests.
This is the main form of Christianity practiced in medieval Europe.
Catholicism.
What religion did Charlemagne spread throughout Europe?
Christianity.
What was the role of knights?
This building acted as a shelter for the manor when it was being invaded.
The castle.
Towns were surrounded by these in order to keep the people inside safe.
Walls.
This is one of the roles of a medieval priest.
2. perform sacraments like baptism, confession, or marriage ceremonies
3. tend to the sick and dying
4. teach Latin to the youth
What battle did William the Conqueror win in 1066?
The Battle of Hastings.
Why did the feudal system develop in medieval Europe?
Because the Roman Empire fell apart, and there was no central government to protect people or provide food.
In the manor system, peasants/serfs provide labor and food, and in return, they receive what?
Protection.
What is one way that towns provided freedom?
1. allowed serfs to be free after a year and a day
2. more economic opportunities
3. away from the rigid social system on manors
This person had at least implied authority over the kings of Europe.
The Pope.
Who crowned Charlemagne as the "emperor of Rome" on Christmas day in 800?
Pope Leo III.
How did feudal leaders acquire land?
This building was the social and spiritual center of the village.
The Church/chapel.
Serfs who escaped to cities were usually considered to be free after this much time.
1 year and 1 day.
This is one of the ways that the Church got so rich in medieval Europe.
1. Collecting taxes (tithes) from the people
2. Owning 1/3 of the land in Europe, which they were not taxed on.
This book was created to help keep track of taxes, properties, and land management. What is the name of this book.
The Domesday Book.
A vassal.
How are serfs different from slaves?
Serfs could not be bought or sold.
The population of towns grew significantly after this devastating event.
The Black Death.
These people lived in monasteries, made copies of books, and often took vows of silence.
Monks.
William the Conqueror built structures to protect his land and enforce his power. What are these structures called?
Castles.