Medieval Peasant Life and Feudalism Quiz

What was the primary role of the Catholic Church in the lives of medieval peasants?

• Influencing culture and collecting tithes

• Building infrastructure

• Offering free education

• Providing military support

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How often did peasants typically bathe?

• Once or twice a lifetime

• Every day

• Once a month

• Once a week

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the basic unit of land granted by a lord to a vassal called?

• Fief

• Feast

• Estate

• Manor

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was a vassal's responsibility in the feudal system?

• To protect the king

• To provide military training

• To collect taxes

• To manage the land and oversee peasants

Which event significantly contributed to the decline of feudalism?

• The Renaissance

• The Black Death

• The Industrial Revolution

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Which class of peasants had the most freedom?

• Serfs

• Freemen

• Villains

• Cottagers

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the purpose of the Doomsday Book?

• To document religious practices

• To track the spread of diseases

• To catalog land holdings and taxes

• To record every peasant's earnings

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What materials were used to build peasant homes?

• Stone and marble

• Mud, straw, and manure

• Brick and cement

• Wood and glass

What was the main reason for the construction of crook houses?

• To withstand harsh winters

• To provide comfort to large families

• To utilize available materials

• For easy assembly and disassembly

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was a major cultural event for peasants before Lent?

• Harvest festival

• Easter

• Carnival

• Christmas

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9