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Who was the lowest in the feudal system?
Serfs/pesants
What government system was in place during the Middle Ages in Europe?
The Feudal System
Who was in complete control under the feudal system?
The king
Who were knights loyal to?
The barons and the king
Which were higher knights or barons?
Barons
The —- borrowed land from the king which was known as a manor.
Barons
T or F: people were able to switch classes easily during the middle ages
False
Who did most of the work on manors?
Serfs
Who owned all the land during the Middle Ages?
Kings
What was a manor?
The barons land
What are three jobs a serf could have?
Up to Ms. Blanchard
—— were given land by the barons. In return they must provide protection and fight whenever needed.
The knights
What was the kings land called?
A kingdom
Where was feudalism used?
Europe
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What does the word Medieval mean?
Middle in Latin
T or F: It took 25 years to build a house
False it took 20
What was another name for a manor?
A fief
—- got loyalty and help from barons in exchange for land.
The king
Name 3 positives that came out of the Middle Ages?
Up to Ms. Blanchard
What was the name of the item of clothing lords wore over their blouse?
A tunic
When did the medieval period begin?
450 A.D.
What was the item of clothing married women wore on their heads called?
A headdress
Why were beds raised in the Middle Ages?
To keep rats out
When did the middle age end?
1450 A.D.