Question | Answer |
domain | a land controlled by a ruler or lord |
charter | a piece of paper that let people govern themselves |
guild | a group of people who are in charge kinda of the trade they do.they protect each other. |
apprentice | a person who lives with a master crafts men to learn a trade for 7 years |
journeyman | a person who has learned a trade but doesn't have his own place or is not an employe |
commerce | the buying and selling of goods |
Jew | they were descendants of ancient Hebrews that founded Judaism. They're were lots of Jews in medieval times. |
common law | a system of judges who were part of a legal system.They decided what kind of punishment the guilty person would get. They also decided if you were guilty.This is like our courts. |
Where were towns in medieval Europe often located and why? | They were located by water so they could ship stuff up and down rivers or oceans.Ancient towns busy trading center and country sides. Economy |
What contributed to the growth of towns in medieval Europe? | trade, market, and having a special item. Also improvements in agriculture. Economy |
What rights did a charter give towns people? | The Lords said pay taxes but the charter said you could govern yourself and make laws. Government |
What were guilds? Why were they established? | They were a group of people who all did the same trade and made sure quality work was done for a good price. they were established to protect, providing help,and make sure it was a good price. Economy maybe culture |
How did a person become a member of a guild? | They started as an apprentice working under a master. When done with 7 years they showed a master piece to the guild to try to get accepted into the guild. Economy or Culture |
What were some examples of craft guilds in medieval Europe? | Clothes makers,cobblers,stone mases,and those who made shoes ,belts, and other goods. Economy |
How did guilds help members and family members? | They protected and cared for the sick in their guild. They could start a business too. Culture maybe economy |
What role did merchants play in growth of medieval Europe? | They brought goods to town for people to buy. they also attracted merchants from other countries. In addition they brought great wealth. Economy |
What were merchant fairs like? | They were merchants who could attract other merchants from all over Europe. They sold goods and were powerful and wealthy. Economy or Culture |
How did merchants become the most wealthy and powerful members of towns? | To be wealthy and powerful they ran sizable businesses and looked for ways to sell the goods from home. Economy |
How were Jews often mistreated in medieval Europe? | They were mistreated by lords taking property and belonging from them. They also were targets for violence. Also they were abused for practicing bankers and money lenders. |
What did homes in medieval European towns look like? | They were usually four story houses stretched over the street made of wood. small, crowded, shared by many families, very flammable |
Why were the homes of most town dwellers uncomfortable? | They were cold, smokey and dim. Fireplaces only source of heat with
little light from windows. Several families in one room, slept and ate in same room. |
Why was growing up in medieval towns difficult? | It was difficult growing up because half of all the children died by age 7. Some were poor and kids died at an early age. |
How were the lives of medieval girls different from those of modern girls? | They had to work in houses and got married at age 12. Educated at home, trained for craft, made lace, took care of children, cooked, made cloth and needlework. |
Why were towns in medieval Europe dangerous places? | They were thieves and pickpocket poorly light roads. |
What were two methods for deciding the guilt or innocence of accused criminals in the Early Middle Ages? | Tossing a accused person in the water.If they drowned they were innocent.Combat was where the accused fought for his life and innocents. |
What were some ways criminals were punished in medieval Europe? | hung in wooden stocks out in public
executions
hanged
burned on sticks |
How did the way in which those accused of crimes were treated begin to improve in the 12th century? | It went to common law where royal judges made choices on evidence. |