FUEDAL LIFE

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Directions: read the article -- "Feudal Life" -- and answer the following questions. Do this on a
separate piece of paper; you do not have to write the questions.

1. What were two reasons people in the Middle Ages formed small communities around a central lord or
master?

2. What did the king grant to his most important nobles?

3. What was another name for a peasant?

4. What were 5 tasks that Medieval women did?

a. c.
b. d. e.
5. Explain how a woman's husband was chosen during the Middle Ages.

6. What was a dowry?

7. At what age was a girl usually married during the Middle Ages?

8. At what age was a boy usually married during the Middle Ages?

9. There was only one Christian Church during the Middle Ages. What was the name of this church?

10. Who is the head of this church?

11. What was the basic difference between Bishops & Parish priests?

12. What were the 3 vows (promised to do) the Benedictine Monk took?
a.
b.
c.

13. How many times a day did a Monk pray?

14. What was a pilgrimage to?

15. What were the first merchants?

16. What economic activity contributed to the decline of feudalism?

17. Explain the purpose of the Guild.