History test on mediviel times Flashcards
Where did most people in medieval England live?
In villages.
Who was at the top of the feudal system?
The king.
Which type of peasant could leave their land freely?
Freemen.
Which group made up the majority of peasants?
Serfs.
Which of the following was a feature of a peasant’s home?
A. Thatched roof
B.multiple rooms
C. Wooden floors
Thatched roof.
Where were medieval villages often located?
Near rivers or good land.
What was the most important building in a medieval village?
The church.
What was the main role of medieval towns?
Trade and markets.
What was the most common job in Medieval England?
A. Blacksmith
B.farmer
C.miller
b. Farmer
How was land shared among peasants in a village?
A. Allocated as large plots
B. Divided into scattered strips
C. Distributed by lottery
b. Divided into scattered strips
What was the dominant religion in Medieval England?
Christianity.
What do we call a religious journey undertaken during medieval times?
A pilgrimage.
Why were doom paintings used in churches? A. To decorate the walls
B. To teach the illiterate
C. To celebrate local artists
To teach the illiterate.
Who held the most authority in a medieval village?
A. The reeve
B. The lord
C.the village elder
b. The lord
Most people in medieval England attended church services weekly.
A. True
B. False
a. True
