Rural medieval England (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What years defined the medieval period discussed in rural medieval England?
What years defined the medieval period discussed in rural medieval England?
1189-1216
Which building managed the daily operations of a manor?
Which building managed the daily operations of a manor?
Bailiff's house
In the three-field system, what was the purpose of leaving one field fallow?
In the three-field system, what was the purpose of leaving one field fallow?
Let soil rest & recover nutrients
Which crop was particularly important for feeding horses and livestock?
Which crop was particularly important for feeding horses and livestock?
Oats
What material were peasant house walls constructed from?
What material were peasant house walls constructed from?
Wattle-and-daub
How many days per week did villeins typically work on the lord's land?
How many days per week did villeins typically work on the lord's land?
Three days
What distinguished freemen from villeins and serfs?
What distinguished freemen from villeins and serfs?
Could move between manors
Where were livestock brought at night?
Where were livestock brought at night?
Barns or peasants' houses
What was the only official day of rest for peasants?
What was the only official day of rest for peasants?
Sunday
What term described the labor service peasants owed to their lord?
What term described the labor service peasants owed to their lord?
Week work
What role did the village church serve beyond worship?
What role did the village church serve beyond worship?
Center of community life
Why was wool from sheep particularly valuable?
Why was wool from sheep particularly valuable?
Profitable & could be traded in towns