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 that includes a house, land, and often a village. It was the center of life during the medieval period.

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What is a serf?

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A serf is a peasant who worked on a manor and was bound to the land. They worked from sunrise to sunset.

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Where did monks and nuns live?

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Monks and nuns lived in monasteries, which are religious communities.

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What was the Battle of Hastings?

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The Battle of Hastings was a battle in 1066 to determine who would be the king of England, Harold or William.

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What does chivalry mean?

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Chivalry refers to the code of rules about how knights should behave, including bravery, honor, and respect for women.

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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 with markets, shops, and homes.

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What role did castles play in medieval life?

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Castles served as fortresses for protection, homes for nobles, and centers of administration.

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What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

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

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Who were the nobles?

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Nobles were members of the upper class in medieval society, often owning large estates and having significant power.

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What is a crusade?

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A crusade was a series of religious wars in the Middle Ages aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.