Question 1

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What were the main characteristics of life in the 14th century?	Society Church/Wool Women rich & poor
What was society like in the 14th century?	The introduction to the feudal system Agriculture was the main occupation King & nobility were the top of the social structure Mostly everyone was catholic
What was the position of poor women?	Uneducated Took on majority of jobs on the farm & in the house Married by 15 Death before 40 Seen as weak & sinful Seen as only useful for reproduction
What was the position of rich women?	Minimal education (read, write) Lived longer Arranged marriage Having a male heir was essential May be in charge of manorial estates & castles
What was the importance of the church?	Church was the most important part of peoples lives The church held every marriage, baptism, burial They admitted all their 'sins' to the priests so the priests could pray for their forgiveness Linked communities together Priests looked after the ill
What was the importance of the wool trade?	Many peoples main source of income Financed wars

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