Conflict And Upheavel Flashcards
How much land was owned by the king; barons and bishops?
75%
How many towns existed that had more that 10,000 people at the time?
2, London and York
Why was the church important?
The church was the most prominent building in the community’s, they recorded births, deaths and marriages and helped the sick and injured. They also educated men
How much money did you have to give to the church?
10% of the money you earned went to the church
Did the church face any threats?
- Many questioned the churches power after the Black Death
* the lollardy, a religious movement calling for the reduction of the pope
Why was the wool trade important?
The wool trade was essential to life in Britain, most of the income came from it and wealth was often measured in terms of how many sheep you owned
What was the main work sector?
Most people were spinners and weavers, the economy relied of agricultural jobs
What does husbandry mean?
Husbandry means farming animals
What was the women’s roles in the 14th century?
- Women were the property of men
- Women couldn’t get married without consent
- Death before the age of 40 was common because child birth was dangerous
Who were the most educated women?
The most educated women were those who joined nunneries
What was the religion of England in the 14th century?
Catholic
What were the poorest peasants called?
Cottars
When did The Hundred Years War begin?
It officially began in 1337
Who was the war against?
Britain and France
How many years of fighting were there and how long did the war last?
There were 79-83 years of fighting and it took place over 116 years
Where is Gascony?
Gascony is part of Aquitaine in southern France
Who was Isabella?
Isabella was the daughter of Philip IV and she married king Edward III
When did Edward III become king?
1327, he was 14 years old
Who was Charles VI’s closest relative?
Edward III
What was the treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris states that Gascony was a possession of the English kings
How many times did Aquitaine get confiscated?
3 times, in 1259, 1334 and 1337
What does homage mean?
Homage means to pay tribute to show respect
What does vassals mean?
Where someone controls the land but it is ruled by someone else
What is a Duchy?
And area of land that someone controls but it is owned by someone else