Medieval Agriculture and Peasant Life

The video explores medieval society, focusing on the roles of peasants and serfs, and the technological innovations in farming that shaped their lives. It discusses the economic opportunities available to peasants, such as wool trade, and the challenges they faced, including climate change and famine. The video also highlights the Peasants' Rebellion and the struggle for rights, concluding with the importance of preserving peasant history.

What was the primary occupation of peasants in medieval Europe?

• Blacksmithing

• Farming

• Weaving

• Trading

What was a significant right that serfs had despite being unfree?

• They could own property.

• They could travel freely.

• They could not be removed from their land.

• They could vote in local elections.

What was a major innovation in medieval farming that allowed for better land use?

• The two-field system

• The three-field system

• The crop rotation system

• The irrigation system

Which commodity was crucial for trade and could make peasants wealthy in medieval England?

• Spices

• Gold

• Wool

• Iron

What was the impact of the medieval warm period on agriculture?

• Shorter growing seasons

• Decreased crop yields

• Longer growing seasons

• Increased rainfall

What economic challenge did Thomas Collins face that led to the sale of his land?

• High taxes

• Debt

• Crop failure

• Famine

What was the Great Famine, and how did it affect the population?

• A period of economic prosperity

• A technological revolution

• A widespread food shortage

• A time of political stability

Who led the Peasants' Rebellion in England?

• Wat Tyler

• Richard II

• Thomas Collins

• John Ball

What was the main goal of the Peasants' Rebellion?

• To expand trade routes

• To overthrow the king

• To establish a new religion

• To gain equal rights for peasants

Why is the history of medieval peasants difficult to uncover?

• Their buildings were made of perishable materials.

• They were not considered important.

• Their lands were often destroyed.

• They left no written records.