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Were did peasants sleep in Europe?

In medieval Europe a peasant would sleep on a simple mattress filled with straw.


Who paid the taxes in the feudal system serfs or peasants?

In the feudal system, it was primarily the peasants, including serfs, who paid taxes. Serfs were bound to the land and worked for the lord in exchange for protection and the right to work a portion of the land for their own sustenance. They often paid taxes in the form of labor, goods, or a portion of their harvest, while free peasants, who had more rights, also contributed through similar means. Ultimately, the economic burden of taxation fell heavily on those who worked the land.


Why did Europe not play a large role in the African slave trade before the 1400s?

Peasants provided European leaders with enough labor.


How did Europe's peasants react to Luther's teaching and what was Luther's response?

Europe's peasants initially embraced Martin Luther's teachings, viewing them as a justification for social and economic grievances, which culminated in the Peasants' War of 1524-1525. They sought to apply Luther's ideas of spiritual freedom to demand greater rights and reforms. However, Luther distanced himself from the revolt, condemning the violence and asserting that the government should maintain order, ultimately siding with the authorities. His response highlighted his focus on spiritual reform rather than social upheaval, leading to a rift between him and the radical elements of the Reformation.


What is medieval peasants daily routine?

Nothing. They lived poorly, paid high taxes, were usually cold, and didn't have enough money for good food or clothing.