Work (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What 2 main factors determined what type of work someone did under the Normans?
What 2 main factors determined what type of work someone did under the Normans?
Location & social status
What were the majority of people living in Norman villages?
What were the majority of people living in Norman villages?
Peasant farmers
What was the blacksmith's crucial role in village communities?
What was the blacksmith's crucial role in village communities?
Creating & repairing metal tools
Who was typically the miller in a Norman village?
Who was typically the miller in a Norman village?
One of the wealthier villagers
What work did wealthy lords do rather than physical labour?
What work did wealthy lords do rather than physical labour?
Managing estates & overseeing courts
What key obligation did knights have under the feudal system?
What key obligation did knights have under the feudal system?
Military service & training
What was a sheriff responsible for governing under Norman rule?
What was a sheriff responsible for governing under Norman rule?
Entire shires
Who were at the top of the medieval town employment hierarchy?
Who were at the top of the medieval town employment hierarchy?
Doctors, lawyers & merchants
What 3 roles did medieval barbers perform?
What 3 roles did medieval barbers perform?
Cut hair, pulled teeth & did surgery
What unpleasant job did gongfermers do, typically at night?
What unpleasant job did gongfermers do, typically at night?
Emptied cesspits
How long did an apprenticeship to a master craftsman typically last?
How long did an apprenticeship to a master craftsman typically last?
Seven years
What payment did an apprentice receive during their 7-year training?
What payment did an apprentice receive during their 7-year training?
Food, clothing & shelter but no wages
What generally prevented women from learning most trades in medieval towns?
What generally prevented women from learning most trades in medieval towns?
Guild regulations