Which of the following was not something a serf needed to get permission to do from the 'lord of the manor?'

Whether to wear a beard or not.

What is the crime of 'heresy' in medieval times?

It is when one says or does something against the church or/and God.

What was the 'hue and cry?'

Describes how everyone had to raise the alarm and chase after a criminal.

What does 'paying homage' mean in the feudal system?

It means pledging duties and loyalty to someone above you, your 'lord.'

William ordered one of most significant sources about life in medieval England: The Domesday Book. What was it for?

A survey of the land to work out what he owned: people, animal, land etc.

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1
What does the term BCE refer to when it comes to chronology?
Before Christ's time on Earth
Before the Common Era
Before Common Elements
Before Christ's Era
2
Which of the following was not something a serf needed to get permission to do from the 'lord of the manor?'
Whether to wear a beard or not.
Who to marry.
Whether or not he could leave the manor to attend an event in another manor
Whether or not a son could go to school.
3
What is the crime of 'heresy' in medieval times?
It is when one says or does something against the church or/and God.
It is when one has no fixed address- they are homeless.
It is when one tries to sell a baron's hereford illegally.
It is when one is caught stealing.
4
What was the 'hue and cry?'
Describes how everyone had to raise the alarm and chase after a criminal.
This was a medieval document created to record the punishments of people.
This was an important oath that everyone had to take in the medieval period
This is the document that detailed the barons demands to King John.
5
What was a common punishment for treason?
You would be executed.
You would be sent to prison for 40 days.
You would be fined.
You would be excommunicated by the church.
6
What does 'paying homage' mean in the feudal system?
It means praying to the king.
It means looking after the vassals beneath you.
It means pledging duties and loyalty to someone above you, your 'lord.'
It means paying for the home in which you live.
7
William ordered one of most significant sources about life in medieval England: The Domesday Book. What was it for?
A book made to commemorate his victory.
An illuminated manuscript made by monks to thanks for William's victory.
A survey of the land to work out what he owned: people, animal, land etc.
A book given to him by Bishop Odo out of adoration and respect.
8
The Bayeux Tapestry is a biased representation of The Battle of Hastings.
False
True
9
In the feudal system, who are the usual 'tenants in chief?'
serfs or villeins
the king himself
knights and lesser clergy
lords and bishops
10
William of Normandy invaded England in....
1066
1166
1064
1086

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