Medieval European Society

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What form of Christianity did most of Europe follow?

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Most of Europe followed the Catholic form (denomination) of Christianity.

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What was the primary occupation of most people in medieval Europe?

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Most people worked as farmers growing crops and raising animals (livestock) for themselves.

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Where did most people live in medieval Europe?

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Most people lived in the countryside (rural) in small houses made of basic materials.

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Why did many people break laws and traditions in medieval Europe?

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In order to survive, many people broke laws and traditions.

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What contributed to the quick spread of illnesses in medieval Europe?

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Illnesses spread quickly due to poor living conditions and poor diet.

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Why were responses to disease poor in medieval Europe?

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Understanding of germs did not exist, therefore responses to disease were poor.

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What were the conditions like in towns and cities in medieval Europe?

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Conditions in towns and cities were terrible as they were unclean and overcrowded.

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Was justice likely if you committed a crime in medieval Europe?

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Being treated fairly (justice) if you committed a crime was very unlikely.

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What provided answers to people's questions about the world in medieval Europe?

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The word of God and the Bible gave people answers to the questions they had about the world.

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What type of jobs could be found in towns and cities in medieval Europe?

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There were some very dangerous jobs that could be found in towns and cities.