feudalism
What is the other country that developed feudalism not only in Europe.
Japan developed feudalism
What nicknames did the vikings have?
Eric Blood Axe and Thorfinn The Skull Splitter
What was the pitchfork used for?
Who were the knights?
Mounted horsemen who pledged to defend their lord's lands in exchange for fiefs
What is the manor system relying on?
a set of rights and obligations between a lord and his serfs
What were Vikings ships called?
Longboats
What were some things serfs and peasants raised or produced for the lord
Crops, milk, cheese, fuel, cloth, leather goods, and lumber
What is a vassal?
Someone who receives a fief from the lord
What did the peasant women share with their husbands?
They shared farm work
What was carved in the prow of the vikings ship?
A sea monster
Who did the serfs pay taxes to?
The Lord and The Church
What is a harness?
A set of leather straps used to attach a cart to a horse
What role did the church play in controlling the serfs?
They believed that God determined a person's place in society
Due to the cold weather which made farming difficult
What were the only goods bought from outside the manor?
Millstones, Iron and Salt
What is a tithe?
1/10 out of the serf's income that is paid to the church
What was the average life expectancy of Serfs?
35 years
Who was the viking that explored North America before Columbus?
Lief Erikson
Where was the mill located and how did it work?
By the stream, and it worked by the current pushing the mill to spin and grind the grain
Who was Rurik?
The viking leader that made a peace agreement with Charles the Simple, land in exchange for loyalty (feudalism)