Medieval Times (Junior Cert History): Quizzes
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What did vassals receive from rulers in the feudal system?
What did vassals receive from rulers in the feudal system?
A fief (land)
What did serfs receive in exchange for farming the lord's land?
What did serfs receive in exchange for farming the lord's land?
A small plot of land
At what age did apprentices begin learning trades in mediaeval towns?
At what age did apprentices begin learning trades in mediaeval towns?
12
Why was one field left fallow in the open field system?
Why was one field left fallow in the open field system?
To regain nutrients
What tax did freemen pay to the church?
What tax did freemen pay to the church?
A tithe
What type of houses did serfs live in?
What type of houses did serfs live in?
Wattle-and-daub houses
Why were mediaeval towns built near rivers, coasts, or castles?
Why were mediaeval towns built near rivers, coasts, or castles?
For trade and protection
What did a mediaeval town need from the king to operate?
What did a mediaeval town need from the king to operate?
A charter
Why were houses in mediaeval towns built upward, several storeys high?
Why were houses in mediaeval towns built upward, several storeys high?
To save space
What did guilds set for goods in mediaeval towns?
What did guilds set for goods in mediaeval towns?
Standards
Who enforced law, collected taxes, and managed the manor?
Who enforced law, collected taxes, and managed the manor?
The bailiff
What fraction of produce or income was the tithe?
What fraction of produce or income was the tithe?
One-tenth