Roles
Which feudal class had (by far) the largest population in feudal society, but also had the fewest rights and privileges'?
Serfs
What is the KNIGHT's source of power?
military strength
What word describes the ability to force or influence people in particular ways?
Power
What were the sacred Roman Catholic rites that medieval Christians believed were necessary for salvation
Sacraments
What was the most important building on the Manor?
The Church
Which feudal class swore loyalty and protection to the nobles and were highly trained in combat?
Knights
What is the NOBLE's MAIN source of power?
LAND
Specific freedoms guaranteed and protected by law.
Rights
The clergy were among the only people who knew how to...
Read and write!
Where does the Lord live?
Manor House
religious leaders
Clergy
What is the SERF's source of power?
Resources
That which is most beneficial to the entire group or society.
Common Good
When a person in danger of death is anointed
Unction
What are two things the Church building would be used for on the manor?
Church services, bell warns of danger, markets, plays, general meeting spot. Center of daily life!
Which class was responsible for uniting the kingdom?
King
Military strength
Laws are developed fairly and enforced equally for all people regardless of wealth, power, or background
Rule of Law
What do the following three things have to do with "the church":
Storms, famine, disease
They were believed to be punishments from God!
Explain at least TWO of the places a Serf might go when leaving the manor for the day
They COULDN'T LEAVE!
Which feudal class owned the land?
Nobles
What is the CLERGY's source of power?
Tradition
The formal organizations, laws, and leaders that provide order, security, and public services to a society.
Government
Give an example of how powerful the Pope was...
Excommunication
King Henry begging
King's needed his blessing to rule!
Gather Army for Crusades!
Explain how the manor was self sufficient?
Grew all of their own food, forests/river for resources, serfs worked the land, created everything they needed, knights protected the land, etc.