The Middle Ages - Feudalsim

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1  What was the basic purpose of the feudal system ?

2  What was a fief ?

3  What was the lowest social class called ?  What did they receive from the lord ?

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4  What was the difference between the social standing of bishops and priests in this period ?

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5  What were the duties of monks and nuns in the middle ages ?

6  How many times did monks pray each day and how else did they spend their time ?

7   Why do you think people would have chosen this lifestyle in this period

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8  Describe the average midieval home

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9  What were tow myths about disease in the middle ages  ?

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10 What did business have to do with the development of towns ?

11 Who was included in the new merchant class ?

12  What group was at the top of the new merchant class ?  Why ?