CKLA Unit 2 PP.1

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What is a monk?

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A monk is a member of a religious community who dedicates their life to spiritual work, often living in a monastery.

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What was the role of monks in preserving knowledge during the Middle Ages?

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Monks copied writings from ancient Greeks and Romans to create new books, helping to preserve this knowledge for future generations.

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What is a manor?

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A manor is a large estate that included a house, land, and often a village, where serfs worked the land.

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What is a serf?

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A serf is a peasant who is bound to work on a manor and is under the control of a lord.

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What is a medieval town?

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A medieval town is a settlement that developed during the Middle Ages, often characterized by markets and trade.

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What is the middle class?

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The middle class is a social class that emerged in medieval towns, consisting of merchants, artisans, and other professionals.

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What is a scythe?

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A scythe is a simple tool used for cutting crops, such as wheat and barley.

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What activities did monks engage in daily?

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Monks spent a large part of each day in worship and prayer.

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What was market day in a medieval town?

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Market day was a day when people gathered to sell and buy goods like fruits, vegetables, and baked goods.

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What were the living conditions like in a manor?

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Manors typically had smaller houses made of wood surrounding a larger house or castle.