Medieval Villages

What was the main responsibility of the peasants living in a medieval village?

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  Hunting and harvesting food

• Working the land and providing crops for the lord

• Working at the town's market

• Governing the community

Which type of food was considered a rare treat for most medieval villagers?

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  Bread

• Dairy products

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  Meat

• Vegetables

Which building material was commonly used in the construction of medieval village houses?

• Stone

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  Brick

• Timber and wattle-and-daub

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  Straw and mud

What was the primary role of the village priest in the medieval community?

• To serve as the lord's steward

• To oversee the agricultural work of the serfs

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  To enforce the law through the frank pledge system

• To provide spiritual guidance and perform religious rituals

How did the Black Death pandemic affect the population of medieval European villages?

• It caused a significant increase in the village population

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  It had no noticeable impact on the village population

• It led to the abandonment of many villages

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  It resulted in a 30-60% decrease in the village population

What was the purpose of the "frank pledge" system in medieval English villages?

• To ensure the self-sufficiency of the village

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  To promote trade between the village and nearby towns

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  To hold all villagers responsible for the behavior of their peers

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  To appoint a steward to oversee the manor in the lord's absence

What was the primary source of food for most medieval villagers?

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  Hunting and foraging

• Imports from nearby towns

• Crops grown in the village fields

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  Livestock raised within the village