Lords and Serfs
Who lived on the manor and had little power, work, and pay: a lord or a serf?
Serf
What is a papacy?
The papacy is the period of time that a pope is in charge of the Church.
True or False:
Feudalism is a system where everyone in society has the same amount of power and protection.
FALSE.
Lords gave land and protection to serfs in exchange for loyalty and service. Kings, lords, and members of the church had more power than merchants and much more power than serfs and farmers.
What was one way the Battle of Hastings changed history?
William the Conqueror became the King of England when the Normans defeated the English.
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word that shows location or time.
Name one thing lords did, that serfs could not do.
Control the land, raise taxes, live in a castle, have servants, be wealthy. etc.
What are illuminated manuscripts?
Illuminated manuscripts were works of art included in books that were copied by hand by monks and nuns. They contained highly decorated letters, small paintings, and even silver and gold that made the pages look like they were glowing.
What is chivalry?
Knights were expected to show chivalry in their behavior, which was a code of honor. Chivalry means defending the weak and poor, being unselfish and generous, doing good deeds, and showing loyalty to the lord.
What does the word "apprentice" mean?
An apprentice is someone who works for a craftsman and learns a skill from them, often to run a business or take over a business.
What preposition could complete the sentence? "The knight rode ____ the field."
"The knight rode through the field."
"The knight rode across the field."
"The knight rode into the field."
"The knight rode out of the field."
Give two differences between the homes of lords and the homes of serfs.
Serfs had simple homes that were usually only one room. They could keep a part of what they grew on the farm. Lords often lived on a manor or in a castle, had servants, armies, knights, and many other privileges.
What were two reasons people decided to join the church as a monk or nun?
Monks and nuns were sure they had a safe place to sleep, clothing, food, medical care, and an education.
Name two things that were needed because of rivalries between neighbors and wars with other nations?
Strong castles and forts, trained knights, moats, armies of serfs fighting for the lords.
What is the meaning of "enlarge" in this sentence? "They will enlarge the highway to include two more lanes."
Enlarge means to make something bigger.
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
"The Black Death was a pestilence that raged through Europe, killing about 50 million people."
through Europe
Explain why serfs stayed on a lord’s land instead of leaving to live elsewhere.
Serfs often did not have the money to move anywhere else. Their lives were controlled by the lords.
Name one reason a person would go on a pilgrimage in the middle Ages.
Many Christians hoped to go on at least one journey, or pilgrimage, to visit one of these shrines in their lifetime. For many, going on a pilgrimage meant walking or riding long distances, and eating and sleeping in roadside taverns or religious houses. Many men and women made the journey to fulfill a vow to God, to seek a cure for a disease, or just to travel abroad.
What are two ways commerce changed the lives of people in the Middle Ages?
1. People who lived in the countryside moved to towns.
2. The Middle Class, made up of merchants and craftsmen, became more important and powerful.
Name two problems that emerged for medieval people who lived in villages and towns.
Many European towns and cities became terribly overcrowded. Local water supplies, polluted with the waste that was discarded daily, carried pestilence. The Black Death spread easily. Fires frequently broke out and were difficult to control.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
"The repairman restoring my car told me to come back after his lunch."
after his lunch
Describe how life for serfs changed when trade, commerce and towns grew.
Serfs could start a business and earn their own money. Many became merchants or craftsmen. They enjoyed more freedom living on their own. Towns were very crowded, dirty and experienced fires and plagues.
What were the names of the two sides of the Church, which split in 1054 CE over different beliefs?
The eastern Church was called Orthodox. Members of the Orthodox Church thought their beliefs were orthodox, or correct. The western Church, based in Rome, was called Catholic. Members of the Catholic Church thought their beliefs were catholic, or universal.
Sequence these five events from earliest to latest:
Rise of the Roman Empire (40 BCE),
Ancient Egypt (2500 BCE),
Ancient Greece (450 BCE),
U.S. Capitol (1793 CE),
Signing of Declaration of Independence (1776 CE),
Battle of Hastings (1066 CE)
1. Ancient Egypt (2500 BCE),
2. Ancient Greece (450 BCE),
3. Rise of the Roman Empire (40 BCE),
4. Battle of Hastings (1066 CE),
5. Signing of Declaration of Independence (1776 CE),
6. U.S. Capitol (1793 CE)
What nickname did William, Duke of Normandy, go by when he was crowned king of England in 1066 CE?
William the Conqueror
Add a prepositional phrase to the following sentence:
"I was destined to do well on my test because I studied."
"I was destined to do well on my test because I studied during the week."
"I was destined to do well on my test because I studied before breakfast."
"I was destined to do well on my test because I studied at the teacher's desk."
"I was destined to do well on my test because I studied with the study guide."