Religion
Who was the highest power in the clergy?
The pope
How was it believed that the kings were chosen?
Kings were chosen by God
What were the 4 levels of society?
King, nobility, knights, and peasants
Who was in charge of household economies?
Noblewomen
What inspired Romanesque art?
The art of ancient Rome
What did monks do?
They studied, did research, and translated ancient texts
What was a pyramid of fealty?
A pyramid of people who swore loyalty to the king
When did the estate system end?
It ended during the French Revolution in 1789
What duties did knights have besides war?
Jousts, tournaments, and hunting
Name one pilgrimage route in Spain
El camino de Santiago
What was a tithe?
A tax that peasants paid to the church
What is a traitor?
A person who betrays someone or something
How did feudal economy work?
It was self-sufficient with little trade
What was a dowry?
Money or property paid to a husband for marriage
What was the main subject of Romanesque art?
Religion
Define illiterate
Someone who is unable to read or write
In what century did the feudal system begin?
In the 9th century
What were the types of peasants?
Serfs (owned by a lord) and free peasants
What was the most common animal to raise and why?
Pig because every part of their meat could be used
When did Romanesque art become popular?