Medieval Feudal Society
During the Middle Ages, who had more power? A serf or a lord?
A lord
This was NOT a part of the life of a monk during the Middle Ages (ch 5 for reference)
They controlled the lives of serfs working on a manor
The name of the system of government in which land and protection are exchanged for loyalty and services
feudalism
Give an example of why lords had more power. (use chapter 2 pg10-11 for reference)
"When serfs wanted to marry, the lord had the right to approve or disapprove the match."
The Battle of Hastings took place because of this reason
It was the battle to determine who would be the king of England (Harold or William)
Chivalry refers to
The code of rules about how knights should behave
Serfs generally worked on the land from sunrise to sunset
manor
This statement about Magna Carta is NOT true (ch 8 for reference)
King John happily accepted Magna Carta from the nobles
Cathedrals, pilgrimages, and illuminated manuscripts are all examples of
Influence and power of the church
Many smaller houses made of wood and mud surrounded a castle or larger house
manor
This was an event from the Middle Ages that was one of the reasons feudalism began to disappear
The growth of towns and cities
Give a fact about the Black Death
It was spread by rats
It was a disease known as the plague
It was common in medieval towns due to overcrowding and filthy living conditions
On market day, one could hear cries of people selling fruits, vegetables, eggs, and pies
medieval town
Give an example of why this reason was a cause of feudalism beginning to disappear
"As more and more people moved from the countryside to seek employment elsewhere, the lord's role changed"
Put these in order from highest to lowest power and influence:
Middle class (merchants / craftsmen)
King
Freemen and serfs
Nobles (lords) and church leaders
King (1)
Nobles 9lords) and church leaders (2)
Middle class (merchants / craftsmen) (3)
Freemen and serfs (4)