DA #2 8th Grade

What does this image show?

• A castle

• Rivers

• A manor

• Farms

What were the responsibilities and obligations of a serf on a medieval manor?

• Serfs managed the manor's finances and trade activities.

• Serfs had no specific responsibilities and were free to pursue their interests.

• Serfs maintained the lord's house and managed livestock.

• Serfs worked the land, attended the lord's court, and provided crops as rent.

What was the impact of the three-field system on agricultural productivity in the Middle Ages?

• Increased crop yields due to better soil health.

• No significant impact on agricultural productivity.

• Decline in crop yields due to over planting.

• Not widely adopted during the Middle Ages.

Which best describes a serf's life in the Middle Ages?

• Exchanged labor for protection

• Had great social mobility

• Could choose jobs and living conditions

• Was highly educated

What was the role of serfs in the manorial system?

• Serfs played a minor role and their labor was not essential.

• Serfs managed the day-to-day operations of the manor.

• Serfs were responsible for religious ceremonies and gatherings.

• Serfs had no specific role and were social outcasts.

How did the feudal system affect land ownership and social mobility?

• The feudal system led to equal land ownership for everyone.

• The king's control of land limited social mobility.

• Peasants could own land, enhancing social mobility.

• Land ownership had no effect on social mobility.

What motivated people to join the Crusades according to the Chronicles of Chartres?

• To fulfill divine promise

• To gain wealth and prosperity

• To own lands

• All of the above

When evaluating a source's credibility, historians consider:

• The source's popularity among historians.

• The age of the source, with older ones being more reliable.

• The author's potential biases or motivations.

• The source's length and complexity.

What was the outcome of the Crusades for the West?

• Victory

• Stalemate

• Failure

• Minor success

What happened to the Kingdom of Jerusalem after the Crusades?

• It expanded

• It remained unchanged

• It reverted to the Muslims

• It was destroyed