Chapter 1: Medieval Europe Flashcards
Social Studies
What was the system shown (feudalism) in the diagram based on?
loyalty
Which event most likely led to the creation of monasteries shown in the center of the map?
the spread if Christianity by Charlemagne
How did three-field rotation benefit medieval society?
it increased food production
What was one job of the guild?
they made guidelines for their craft
Which group was responsible for preserving books ?
monks
Why was the Church important during the early Middle Ages?
it was the only major institution in Europe that survived the fall of the Roman Empire
What was the benefit of this style (illuminated manuscripts) of books popularized by Charlemagne?
they could be read more easily
Use the following passage from “Duties of the Coloni” to answer the question.
“As to the coloni, they serve either as serfs or as tenant farmers who make a fixed payment. This is
the agrarian tax. The landlord’s representative sees to it that each tenant gives according to what
he has. Out of thirty bushels, the tenant gives three bushels.
“Each pays fees for using the pastures according to local customs. He is to to plow, sow (plant),
enclose (fence), harvest’ and put away the crops from the lord’s fields. He is to enclose, reap,
gather, and put away one field of his own.”
Based on this passage, what was one job of the landlord’s representative?
he set taxes for peasants
Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?
they helped revive local economies
What was the lord of the manor required to provide to his serfs? Select the two correct answers.
protection and equipment
