Medieval Literature Period

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What is Feudalism?

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Feudalism is a social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and worked by vassals and serfs in exchange for protection and service.

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What was the primary economic system during the Middle Ages?

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The primary economic system during the Middle Ages was a barter system, where goods and services were exchanged directly without the use of money.

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Who were the yeomen in the context of the Hundred Years' War?

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Yeomen were small landowners who replaced knights as the primary military force during the Hundred Years' War, as they could afford to equip themselves for battle.

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What is chivalry?

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Chivalry is the code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood, emphasizing virtues such as honor, bravery, and courtly behavior.

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Which king is known for his role in the Crusades?

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King Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionhearted, is known for his significant involvement in the Crusades.

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What was the Magna Carta?

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The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was a charter that limited the powers of the king and established certain legal rights for subjects, forced upon King John by the barons.

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What role did knights play in medieval society?

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Knights were mounted warriors who served lords in exchange for land and protection, following the code of chivalry.

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What was the significance of the Hundred Years' War?

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The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and France that led to significant changes in military tactics and the decline of feudalism.

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What is a vassal?

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A vassal is a person who has entered into a mutual obligation to a lord or monarch in the context of feudalism, typically in exchange for land.

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What was the role of serfs in the feudal system?

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Serfs were peasants who were bound to the land and worked for the lords, providing agricultural labor in exchange for protection.