Life on the Manor
What type of work did peasant women typically do on a medieval manor?
Farming, cooking, cleaning, and caring for children.
What were the four main classes in the feudal system?
Kings, nobles, knights, and peasants.
What was THE MOST common petty crime in Medieval Europe?
Theft
What does a primary source provide?
First-hand evidence from the time period.
What is a hypothesis in historical research?
A statement or question that guides the investigation.
How did the daily life of noble women differ from that of peasant women?
Noble women managed the household, supervised servants, and had more leisure and education.
What was the role of a knight in the feudal system?
To protect the land and serve their lord in battle.
What punishment might someone face for arson in a medieval village?
Execution
What does the “M” in IOPCAM stand for?
Motive - reason the source was created.
What does “understanding” mean in history?
Getting a scope of what happened at the event/source.
What was one major inequality between peasant and noble women?
Peasant women had physically demanding lives with little freedom.
Why was the feudal system considered effective for maintaining social order?
It clearly defines roles and responsibilities.
Why was public humiliation used as a punishment?
To shame and stop others from committing crimes.
Why is it important to consider the context of a historical source?
To understand the relevance and reliability of the source.
What makes a source useful in historical research?
It's ability to support your Hypothesis.
Why was living at the bottom of the river not a good time for anyone?
That is where all of the waste (Sewage) and rubbish (Leftovers) would flow down to.
Who was at the very top of the Feudal Triangle?
Royalty, Kings and Queens of the Land.
Where did the Brazen Bull originate from?
Ancient Greece.
Are books reliable sources of information, and if yes, why?
Yes, they have been published.
What was the Black Plague?
A Disease that caused millions to die! It swept over Medieval Europe!
Who was in charge of the Serf's and Peasants? Who did they work for?
The Lord of the Manor/King of the Land
He helped invent the Feudal Triangle/System.
What would they do with Bamboo over a few days/hours to get someone to talk?
Let it grow underneath them!!!
What do you need to include in a "In-Text" Reference?
Author's Last Name, Year Book was Published.
What caused the start of and further spreading of the Black Plague?
A Flea!