Medieval social pyramid – Flashcards
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What were the most important factors that influence society of medieval Europe?
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The most important feudalism, manorialism and the spread of Christianity.
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What happened by 100CE?
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The barbarian raids had largely ended and things began to change such as the structure of towns, trade and the increaseing desire for knowledge as a human.
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What is/ was feudalism?
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Feudalism was the social "pyramid". Everyone, no matter their position had specific duties and obligations. The only person higher thatn the king was the pope.
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Who was at the top of the pyramid?
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The king was at the top of the social pyramid - the only person who was ever higher than the king was the pope.
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Who was second from the top in the medieval society social structure?
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The second group from the top of the social pyramid was the lords (vassals to the king).
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Who was the second from the bottom in the social pyramid?
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The people who were second from the bottom were the knights (vassals to lords).
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Who was at the bottom of the social pyramid?
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The people who were at the bottom of the social pyramid were the peasants (serfs).
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Who were knights and what did they do?
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Knights only made a small percent of the population and in the pyramid however they play a important role. Through the pyramid, many were given grants of land with that gave that came the responsibility to protect the people.
