February 3, 2006

 

Global 2 - HW#4
Read pages 191-195 
complete (1-5) on page 195 and an additional question

1. Define: vassal, fief, knight, chivalry, troubadour, manor, serf, 

2. Describe three features of feudal society.

3. How did chivalry affect the status of women?

4a. What responsibilities did the peasant have toward the lord?
4b. What responsibilities did the have toward the peasant?

5. Critical Thinking: How did the breakdown of central authority in Europe lead to the development of feudalism?

6. What was life like for medieval serf women?