Chapter 2: To the Manor Born CKLA 4th Grade Middle Ages

Which of the following best describes the living conditions of privileged children in the Middle Ages?

• They had access to education and lived comfortably.
• They had no access to food or clothing.
• They lived in small huts with no servants.
• They were often sent to work in the fields.

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What was a common privilege of children born to kings and lords in the Middle Ages?

• They had to work in the fields.
• They had no access to education.
• They were often sent to war at a young age.
• They lived in nice houses and had servants.

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Which of the following statements is true about the education of privileged children?

• All privileged children learned to read.
• Only boys learned to read and write.
• Some privileged children learned to read and write.
• Privileged children were not educated at all.

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What was a common skill learned by privileged girls in the Middle Ages?

• Embroidery and dancing
• Horse riding
• Farming techniques
• Sword fighting

What was the primary role of serfs in the Middle Ages?

• To grow food and tend to livestock
• To govern the land
• To educate the children of lords
• To serve as knights in battle

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What was one of the few freedoms some serfs could have?

• Becoming knights
• Owning their own land
• Being called freemen
• Traveling freely

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Which of the following best describes the social status of serfs in the Middle Ages?

• They were the highest social class.
• They were at the bottom of the social order.
• They had equal rights with lords.
• They were often landowners.

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What was the significance of a good harvest for serfs?

• It allowed them to buy new land.
• It was a time of celebration.
• It indicated they would be promoted.
• It meant they could take a vacation.

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What was one of the main challenges faced by serfs during winter?

• Having too much food to store
• Experiencing food shortages
• Being unable to work due to snow
• Having plenty of leisure time

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What was a common meal for serfs at the end of their day?

• Bread and cheese
• Pottage, a vegetable stew
• Fruit and nuts
• Roast beef and potatoes

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