Question

the manorial system
common people

1. the common people in the middle ages were the ______________ and the

_______ ____.

1. the ______________ could not leave the manor without permission, but they werent slaves. they

stayed with the land even if the lad was sold to a new owner.

1. the _________________ were free to leave the manor, but usually didnt because there really

was no place for them to go.

1. how did the commoners pay their taxes to the lord?

1. could most of the common people read or write? ______________

knight life

1. at what age did the sons of noblemen begin their training for knighthood? ______________
2. at age 15, he became a ______________ and was assigned to a knight to learn how to fight and behave.
3. once a squire proved himself in battle, he became a _________________.
4. what was the code called that said that all knights had to be brave in battle and is now the basis of good

manners in most western societies? ___________________________

Explanation:

These questions relate to medieval European social structures and knightly traditions, key topics in medieval history.

1. The two main groups of common people in the manorial system were the unfree serfs and free peasants.
2. Serfs were tied to the manor land, unable to leave without permission, and transferred with the land when sold.
3. Free peasants had legal freedom to leave but often lacked alternative options.
4. Commoners paid taxes through labor on the lord's land (labor services), a portion of their agricultural produce, and sometimes small monetary payments.
5. Most common people lacked access to education, so they could not read or write.
6. Sons of nobles typically started training for knighthood at age 7.
7. At 15, a young trainee became a squire, serving a knight directly to learn combat and etiquette.
8. A squire who proved their worth in battle would be knighted, becoming a full knight.
9. The code of chivalry governed knightly behavior, emphasizing bravery and forming the basis of modern Western polite manners.

Answer:

1. serfs; free peasants
2. serfs
3. free peasants
4. They paid taxes through labor on the lord's private land, by giving a share of their farm produce, and occasionally with small amounts of money.
5. No, most could not read or write.
6. 7
7. squire
8. knight
9. The Code of Chivalry