Life in a Medieval Village

What was the dual perception of peasants in medieval society?

• They were regarded as scholars and teachers.

• They were seen as both essential and despised.

• They were considered noble and wealthy.

• They were viewed as warriors and protectors.

Who owned the land that peasants worked on in medieval Europe?

• The peasants themselves

• The church

• The king

• The lords or feudal lords

What were the main obligations of peasants towards their lords?

• Providing labor, paying rent, and following the lord's rules

• Paying taxes and serving in the army

• Teaching the lord's children

• Building castles and fortresses

What was the three-field system in medieval agriculture?

• A system of planting three different crops in one field

• A technique of using three types of fertilizers

• A method of crop rotation involving three fields

• A way to divide the land among three families

During which season did peasants harvest their crops?

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

What is meant by 'natural economy' in the context of medieval villages?

• An economy dependent on foreign imports

• An economy based on trade and commerce

• An economy where most goods are produced and consumed locally

• An economy driven by industrial production

Why was trade limited in medieval villages?

• Lack of transportation

• High taxes on goods

• Self-sufficiency of villages

• Fear of foreign merchants

What role did the community play in the life of a medieval peasant?

• It educated the children

• It organized and regulated village life

• It provided military protection

• It collected taxes

What were common activities during medieval peasant festivals?

• Trading goods

• Building houses

• Singing, dancing, and competitions

• Reading and writing

Who was a popular figure in medieval folklore known for helping the poor?

• King Arthur

• Sir Lancelot

• Robin Hood

• Merlin