The Life of a Medieval Peasant part 1: Work and Home Life

The video explores the life of peasants in the Middle Ages, highlighting their social structure, daily routines, and the challenges they faced. Peasants were primarily agricultural laborers at the bottom of the feudal system, divided into slaves, serfs, and tenant farmers. Their lives were marked by hard labor, taxes, and poor living conditions. The Black Death brought unexpected economic benefits, allowing survivors to demand higher wages and better clothing, leading to new laws restricting their attire.

What were the three social levels of peasants in the medieval era?

Describe the daily life of a peasant during the medieval period.

What were the main responsibilities of a freeman in exchange for protection from a Lord?

Explain the significance of the tithe that peasants had to pay.

What were the typical living conditions of a peasant's house?

What types of clothing did peasants typically wear, and how did this differ from wealthier individuals?

How did the Black Death affect the wages and living conditions of surviving peasants?