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- Q1Which of the following best describes the role of manorialism in medieval Europe?It was a military hierarchy focused on knightly battles.It was a democratic system allowing peasants to vote on land use.It was a trade system based solely on market exchanges.It was an economic system where lords owned land and peasants worked it for protection.30s7.30
- Q2How did physical geography influence the development of towns during the medieval period?Deserts were the primary areas for the growth of medieval towns.Dense forests discouraged any form of settlement or expansion.Physical geography, such as rivers and fertile land, helped towns develop as trade centers.Mountainous regions isolated towns and limited their growth.30s7.30
- Q3What was a key difference between feudalism and manorialism in medieval Europe?Feudalism was a political and social system, while manorialism was an economic system.Feudalism relied on trade alliances, whereas manorialism depended on naval power.Feudalism focused on city development, while manorialism aimed at fort building.Feudalism was based in urban centers, whereas manorialism centered around agricultural estates.30s7.30
- Q4In what way did feudalism affect social hierarchy during the medieval period in Europe?Feudalism established a strict social hierarchy based on land ownership and service.Feudalism promoted social mobility through education and trade.Feudalism abolished class distinctions by ensuring equal land distribution.Feudalism centralized power to a parliamentary system that represented all classes.30s7.30
- Q5What role did castles play in the feudal system during medieval Europe?Castles were religious sites used exclusively for worship.Castles housed large marketplaces for trade with foreign merchants.Castles served as fortified residences for lords and as administrative centers.Castles were primarily used as prisons for political enemies.30s7.30
- Q6Why was the manor typically self-sufficient during the medieval period in Europe?Manors were legally required to avoid all external trade by royal decree.Natural disasters frequently wiped out crops, forcing self-sufficiency.Manors were centers of international trade, importing goods through extensive networks.Due to isolation and limited trade, each manor produced what it needed to sustain itself.30s7.30
- Q7What was a primary reason for the growth of towns during the medieval period?The expansion of large agricultural estates into urban areas necessitated towns.A rise in monastic architecture attracted people seeking religious guidance.Increased trade and commerce led to the establishment of settlements around major trade routes.The discovery of coal deposits required labor centers for mining.30s7.30
- Q8What was a key feature of the feudal contract between a lord and a vassal?The vassal offered complete religious devotion for a small parcel of land.The vassal pledged military service in exchange for protection and land.The vassal managed trade agreements in return for titles and noble status.The vassal provided financial loans to the lord in exchange for land ownership.30s7.30
- Q9How did the geographical location of a manor influence its economic activities in medieval Europe?Proximity to forests mandated a focus on wood-based industries.Location in coastal areas required manors to engage in large-scale fishing operations.Access to fertile land and water sources allowed for effective agriculture and livestock farming.Regions with harsh climates led manors to prioritize trade over agriculture.30s7.30
- Q10How did the layout of a medieval manor reflect the economic needs of the time?The manor focused on industrial zones and factories for mass production.The manor was primarily designed with marketplaces and ports for international trade.The manor included fields, a village, and a lord’s residence to support agricultural production and self-sufficiency.The manor consisted mainly of educational institutions and libraries.30s7.30
