The Life of a Serf

What were most people in medieval Europe classified as?

• Lords

• Knights

• Serfs

• Kings

What was a common need in medieval Europe that contributed to the practice of serfdom?

• Need for soldiers

• Need for large numbers of workers

• Need for merchants

• Need for artists

What did serfs use to provide cushioning and warmth while sleeping?

• Wool blankets

• Straw

• Cotton sheets

• Animal skins

What type of work did serfs do for the lord of the manor?

• Teaching and writing

• Plowing fields and harvesting crops

• Building houses and roads

• Trading goods and services

What was the serfs' relationship with the land?

• They owned it

• They lived close to it

• They rented it

• They avoided it

Why did some lords care about the health of their serfs?

• They were kind-hearted

• They needed them to work hard

• They wanted to reduce population

• They were family

What activities did people enjoy during holidays in the Middle Ages?

• Music and dancing

• Watching movies

• Playing video games

• Reading books

What sports were popular during holidays in the Middle Ages?

• Bowling and wrestling

• Soccer and basketball

• Tennis and golf

• Baseball and cricket

What was the role of the Church in the lives of people on the manor estate?

• It was a part of everyday life

• It was rarely visited

• It was only for special occasions

• It was ignored

People who lived and worked on the land owned by others were called

• monks

• nuns

• serfs

• lords