Medieval Peasant Life and Society

The video explores the challenging life of medieval peasants, who lived under the feudal system in Europe. It discusses the social structure, serfdom, and the influence of the Catholic Church. The video also covers the legal system, including trials by ordeal, and highlights the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, a significant uprising against oppressive taxes and labor conditions.

What was the primary social structure that defined medieval Europe?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Democracy

What was a common condition of peasants under feudalism?

• Freeman

• Merchant

• Serfdom

• Nobility

How often did most medieval peasants bathe in their lifetime?

• Once or twice

• Every month

• Every day

• Every week

What was the role of the Catholic Church in peasant life?

• It was a minor influence

• It had no influence

• It exercised extreme power

• It was opposed by peasants

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

• Fief

• Feast

• Manor

• County

What was the primary relationship between lords, vassals, and peasants?

• Economic independence

• Political equality

• Mutual cooperation

• Land and labor exchange

What were medieval peasant houses typically made of?

• Brick and mortar

• Wood and stone

• Concrete

• Mud, straw, and manure

What was a significant cultural event for medieval peasants?

• Olympic Games

• Carnival

• Thanksgiving

• New Year's Eve

What was one of the trials by ordeal in medieval England?

• Trial by combat

• Trial by water

• Trial by jury

• Trial by fire

What was a major turning point in the decline of serfdom in medieval England?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Peasants' Revolt

• The Black Death