Question

1. how did the manor system make an insecure life more secure during the middle ages?
2. describe the social hierarchy of feudalism.
3. what functions did the church serve in the manor system?
4. how did the roman catholic church become so influential in people’s lives during the middle ages?

Explanation:

Question 7

The manor system (manorialism) provided a self - sufficient economic and social unit. Peasants (serfs) lived on the manor, working the lord's land in exchange for protection, housing, and access to land for their own subsistence. Lords had military power to defend the manor from external threats like raiders. The manor had its own courts, laws, and economic activities (farming, craft production), reducing dependence on outside and creating a safe environment.

Feudal social hierarchy was a pyramid - like structure. At the top was the king, who granted land (fiefs) to nobles (lords, barons). Nobles pledged loyalty and military service to the king. Below nobles were knights, who served nobles and the king in war and were granted land. At the bottom were peasants (serfs), who worked the land, paid dues to lords, and were bound to the land. The Church also had a high position, with clergy having land and influence.

The church in the manor system had spiritual, social, and economic roles. Spiritually, it provided religious services, administered sacraments (baptism, communion), and offered salvation hope. Socially, it was a community center for events (weddings, funerals) and education (priests taught basic literacy). Economically, the church owned manor land, with peasants working its fields, and received tithes (10% of income) from the manor's people.

Answer:

The manor system made life more secure by creating a self - sufficient community. Lords provided military protection from external threats. Serfs received housing, land to farm, and protection in return for labor. The manor had its own economic (farming, crafts) and legal systems, reducing vulnerability to outside chaos.

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