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What is the definition of a lord in the Middle Ages?
Lords are rulers or powerful landholders. They own land that other people in the manor (Large estate) can rent.(Like peasants) No, they're not the kings or queens. -Mariel (Age 12)
Who were the surfs in the middle ages?
The "serfs" in the middle ages where people who were poor. They were basically born into slavery similar to some black slaves. They were allowed to own their own land sometimes. They had to stay on their masters land and payed to use their material.
What new class developed during the High Middle Ages?
The middle class developed in the middle ages and was formed out of baker, merchants and trades people who were allowed to own their own land. They operated businesses that sold to the peasants and were free to move around.
Why did craftsmen and merchants not own land in the middle ages?
land in the middleages cost money because you had to pay taxes for land. merchants and craftsmen were on the outside of the fudal system and made there own money so they did need land
What was China like in the middle ages?
The government form in China in the middle ages was Dynasties. They were NOT successful.
Why were people in the Middle Ages clever?
The Enlightenment gave people a reason to believe in their own thoughts and not have the king or monarchy tell them what to think. The began to use their own reason. The Enlightenment however was after the middle ages.
Do serfs own there own houses in the middle ages?
Yes. They do. They were often small cottages or long houses
What percentage of land did the church own during the middle ages?
During the Middle Ages, the Church was one of the largest landowners in Europe, owning approximately 25-30% of the land in some regions. This significant landholding was due to donations, bequests, and the accumulation of wealth through tithes and offerings. The Church's land ownership played a crucial role in its power and influence over both the economy and society during this period.
Can bishops of the middle ages own land?
They sure did and many lived in very rich style. One of the things that Henry VIII went after was the property of the wealthy church officials .This was past the middle ages, but they had acquired the wealth all of the years before from taxing people, wars, the crusades, and other means.
Who owned houses in the middle ages?
Members of the nobility owned the houses on their manors. The landed gentry was sometimes regarded as of the nobility, and sometimes not, but they owned land and the houses on it. There were a lot of small land holders who owned their own land, they are referred to as yeomen. In towns and cities, a lot of the housing was owned by landlords, who are probably best described as middle class. The Church owned a lot of land and the houses on it. Serfs and tenants, of course, did not own their houses.
What are the responsibilities of the serf of middle ages?
In the Middle Ages, serfs were bound to the land and worked for a lord in exchange for protection and the right to cultivate a portion of land for their own sustenance. Their responsibilities included farming, tending to livestock, and performing various labor tasks for the lord's estate. Additionally, serfs were obligated to pay rents and provide a share of their produce, and they could not leave the land without the lord's permission. Overall, their lives were characterized by hard work and limited freedom.
How did the middle ages affect how dress today?
it doesnts so mind ur own beeswax!live with ur own style
