Question

2.1 manors, guilds, and the growth of towns
main idea increased agricultural production in medieval europe led to population growth, which supported the expansion of towns and commerce.
land & labor (page 100)
a. vocabulary - use context clues to determine the meaning of the following vocabulary words:

1. manorialism - the economic structure centered around lords estates and peasant labor
2. serfs - persons legally bound to work on the lords land
3. knights - medieval warriors who served their lords in exchange for land or protection
4. vassal
5. feudalism

b. notes - as you read, identify key critical information about your section. you will teach your peers this section so make sure you cover the most important parts of your section.

Explanation:

1. Manorialism: It was an economic - social system in medieval Europe centered on lord's estates and peasant labor.
2. Serfs: Peasants legally bound to work on a lord's land in exchange for land or protection.
3. Knights: Medieval warriors who served their lords in return for land.
4. Vassal: A person who held land from a lord and owed him loyalty and service.
5. Feudalism: A political, economic, and social system in medieval Europe based on land - holding and service.

Answer:

1. An economic - social system centered on lord's estates and peasant labor.
2. People legally bound to work on the lord's land for land or protection.
3. Medieval warriors serving their lords for land.
4. A person holding land from a lord and owing loyalty and service.
5. A political, economic, and social system based on land - holding and service.