Revision: the life of a serf in a medieval manor.

What were the two types of peasants who lived in a medieval manor called? (select 2 answers)

• lords

• serfs

• freemen

• knights

What was the tax all peasants had to pay to the church called?

• serfs tax

• tithe

• commons

• bailiff

Serfs could not marry or leave the manor without the lord's permission.

• True

• False

How many days a week did serfs work?

• 1

• 7

• 6

• 2

What is the name given to the method serfs used to build their homes?

• corbelled

• wattle and daub

• motte and bailey

Which of the following did serfs NOT eat?

• cheese

• bread

• pottage

• crisps

What was the name of the vegetable and oat stew peasants made and ate?

• porridge

• pottage

• cottage

Why did peasants not drink water?

• they disliked the taste of it

• there was no water

• the water was dirty and would cause illness if they drank it

What did peasants use to dye(colour) their clothes?

• ale

• animal dung

• berries

What two games did serfs play on their day off? (select 2 answers)

• hop scotch

• FIFA

• blindmans buff

• X's and O's (noughts and crosses)