Unit 2, Part 1, CKLA/Mid-Unit Assessment

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What is a manor?

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A manor is a large estate owned by a lord during the Middle Ages, where serfs worked the land.

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Who were serfs?

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Serfs were peasants who worked on a manor and were bound to the land, meaning they could not leave without the lord's permission.

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What is the role of a lord in the Middle Ages?

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A lord was a noble who owned land and had power over the serfs and peasants living on that land.

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What is the significance of the Battle of Hastings?

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The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066 to determine who would be the king of England, between Harold and William.

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What did King Henry II do?

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King Henry II reformed the English legal system, making it more organized and fair.

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What is a medieval town?

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A medieval town was a settlement during the Middle Ages where people lived, worked, and traded, often with a market square.

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What is the difference between a serf and a lord?

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A serf worked the land and had limited rights, while a lord owned the land and had power over the serfs.

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What does it mean to be bound to the land?

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Being bound to the land means that a serf could not leave the manor without the lord's permission.

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What was the Magna Carta?

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The Magna Carta was a document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the king and established certain legal rights.

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What is feudalism?

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Feudalism is a social system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and worked by serfs in exchange for protection.

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