Chapter 8 Study Guide
estate granted to a vassal
fief
New agricultural technologies in the Middle Ages led to what?
increased food production
The church had great power over people during the Middle Ages because?
it decided Salvation
Who said- it is my duty to be brave, loyal, and true?
knight
Chivalry governed relations between whom?
men and women
Who said- I have taken vows of obedience, poverty and chastity?
monk
What group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
peasants
How did the 3 field system contribute to the agricultural revolution during the Middle ages?
produced more crops
worldly
secular
peasant who was bound to land
serf
Who said- servants carry these bundles of cloth for sale to the street?
street merchant
What helped to unite Charlemagne's emire?
strong government
Under Feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for what?
Military service
The manor economy was based on what?
Farming
why did people want to reform the church during medieval times?
It's success had created problems (corruption)
What is a credit of Charlemagne's legacy?
Latin learning
Who said- I set up a short lived colony in North America?
Leif Erikson (Viking)
What group conquered the former Roman province of Gaul?
The Franks
How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?
They cared for the sick and poor
Who said- my first loyalty is to my liege lord?
a vassal
Who said- my master is teaching me the art of sword-making?
appreentice
Why was the Battle of Tours significant?
because Charlemagne stopped the Muslims
money for investment
capital
Who said- from Auchen i shall rule my empire?
charlemagne
written document that set out the rights and privileges of a town is a what?
charter
code of conduct adopted by knights in the middle ages
chivalry
What problem did the Cluniac reforms address?
church corruption
What groups dominated the economic and political life of towns during the High Middle Ages?
the guilds
tax that the church required Christians to pay
tithe
What was the most important economic activity in a medieval town?
trading
Who said- let me sing you a song, my lady?
troubadour
lending money with interest is what?
usury