A Serf and His Turf

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What word means "poor farmer"?

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peasant

Front

What was true about a serf?

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a poor person who had to work the land

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knight

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Most serfs worked on manor estates for a lord. What did they work on?

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large land

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Back

estate

Front

Many freedmen traded freedom for security of the feudal lord.

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safety

Front

Serfs could pass property to their children. What does property refer to?

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what you own

Front

What were the luxuries for serfs in the Middle Ages?

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expensive treats

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The house of a serf was typically a simple wood frame.

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usually

Front

What is a hearth?

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part of a fireplace