Medieval Life
What was the name for a farmer who worked land
controlled by a lord?
Serf
What kind of building helped protect people during wars?
A castle
What does restore mean?
Repair or return to an earlier condition
In the sentence, "The dog ran across the open field," what is the verb?
ran
Who owned and controlled the land around a manor?
a lord
Who were trained to fight and protect land?
Knights
The mama bear and her tow cubs emerged from the den in the springtime? What does emerged mean?
Came out or appeared.
A teacher raises a hand without speaking. Is the signal verbal or nonverbal?
Nonverbal
What system exchanged land and protection for loyalty and service?
Feudalism
Who became king of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066
William the Conqueror (William I)
What is an apprentice?
Someone learning a trade or skill from an experienced worker
A young boy who trains as a knight is called a ________?
squire
Name TWO ways life for a serf differed from life for a lord.
Serfs had littl power and often lived in simpl one-room homes; lords controlled land and lived in manor houses.
What does retreat mean in terms of war?
to pull back or stop fighting and run back to where you came from
The leader of the Christian Church is called________?
The Pope
If a builder enlargers a kitchen, what happens to its size?
It gets bigger
How did growing trade change where people?
People moved from manors to towns,
During the Middle Ages, what was a Merchant?
someone who sold goods
Explain the meanings of papacy.
office of the pope
The lords gave the serfs ____________in return for their loyalty?
protection