Mid-Content Middle Ages Review

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Who had more power during the Middle Ages: a serf or a lord?

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A lord had more power.

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Who was queen of France and then England?

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Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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What evidence shows that a lord had more power than a serf?

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When serfs wanted to marry, the lord had the right to approve or disapprove of the match.

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What was NOT a part of the life of a monk during the Middle Ages?

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They controlled the lives of serfs working on a manor.

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What is the name of the system of government where land and protection are exchanged for loyalty and services?

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Feudalism.

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What is a serf?

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A serf is a peasant who is bound to the land and under the control of a lord.

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What role did monks play in preserving knowledge during the Middle Ages?

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Monks copied writings from ancient Greeks and Romans to create new books.

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What is feudalism?

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Feudalism is a social system in medieval Europe where land was held by lords in exchange for loyalty and service.

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What was the primary duty of a lord in the feudal system?

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To provide protection and land to serfs in exchange for their labor.

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Who was Joan of Arc?

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Joan of Arc was a peasant girl who became a national heroine of France for her role in the Hundred Years' War.