Noblewomen Notes Review

What title was given to noblewomen?

• Duchess

• Lady

• Queen

• Baroness

Who would a noblewoman be in the custody of after her husband died?

• Her brother

• Her mother

• Her lord or her eldest son

• Her uncle

What was the status of a man in the household?

• He was an equal partner to his wife

• He was the head of the household

• He had no control over his wife

• He was under the control of the Church

According to the "Rule of Thumb," what was the limitation placed on the stick used by husbands to beat their wives?

• It could not be heavier than a loaf of bread

• It could not be longer than the wife's arm

• It could not be larger than the husband's thumb

• It could not be thicker than a rope

What was the main job of noblewomen according to the text?

• To participate in politics

• To have children and oversee the running of the household

• To work in the fields

• To serve in the military

What additional responsibility did noblewomen have besides managing the household?

• Overseeing the education of upper class boys

• Overseeing the education of upper class girls

• Managing the finances of the castle

• Organizing social events

What percentage of women died during childbirth?

• 5%

• 10-12%

• 20%

• 15%

What percentage of babies died during childbirth?

• 5%

• 10-12%

• 20%

• 15%

What percentage of infants died within their first few months of life?

• 5%

• 10-12%

• 20%

• 15%

• If not married by the age of ___, a woman could expect to stay single for the rest of their lives

• 12

• 18

• 21

• 30