Life in the Early Middle Ages

Question 1

A vassal offered a lord loyalty in exchange for

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protection.

Question 2

In addition to income, what else could a knight gain by participating in a tournament?

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respect and honor

Question 3

How did castles differ from manor houses?

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Castles were built with strong materials to protect those inside.

Question 4

Which best describes the homes in which peasants lived?

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The homes housed both people and animals.

Question 5

A noble lady was required to take on her husband’s responsibilities when

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her husband was away.

Question 6

Why was it so important for a knight to take a vow of loyalty to their lord?

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Since a knight was a skilled warrior, the lord could be in great danger if the knight betrayed him.

Question 7

A noble woman educated her children. Why was a peasant woman less likely to teach her own children?

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A peasant woman had no free time to teach.

Question 8

What were both nobles and knights obligated to do?

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protect those who lived on the manor

Question 9

In what way were noble ladies and peasant women alike?

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They both cared for children.

Question 10

Which correctly identifies the connection between peasants and serfs?

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Most peasants were also serfs.

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