CKLA Unit 2--End-of-Unit Content Review

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What is feudalism?

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Feudalism is a social system that existed in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords who allowed peasants (serfs) to work on it in exchange for protection.

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Who were serfs in the Middle Ages?

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Serfs were peasants who were bound to the land and worked for lords. They had limited rights and could not leave the land without permission.

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What role did lords play in the feudal system?

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Lords were powerful landowners who provided land and protection to serfs in exchange for their labor and loyalty.

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What was the significance of the Huns in history?

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The Huns were a group of barbarian invaders who played a significant role in the fall of the Roman Empire.

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Who was King Henry II?

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King Henry II was an English king known for reforming the legal system and establishing common law.

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What does it mean to have power in the Middle Ages?

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Having power in the Middle Ages often meant having control over land, people, and resources, typically held by lords.

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What was the impact of the Black Death on feudalism?

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The Black Death led to a labor shortage, which weakened the feudal system and increased the power of the serfs.

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What was the Hundred Years' War?

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The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and France that contributed to the decline of feudalism.

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What is a noble?

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A noble is a person of high social rank, often owning land and having power over serfs and peasants.

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What does it mean for a lord to approve a marriage?

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In the feudal system, lords had the right to approve or disapprove of marriages among serfs, controlling their personal lives.