Each question must be in an essay form.
1. Describe feudalism. It has been said that feudalism was the perfect political system for the Middle Ages. Was this true or false? Explain and defend your answer.
2. Discuss the structures and changes in daily life of the ordinary European medieval village. How did most Europeans live and what were the material factors shaping their behavior at the communal level? Discuss the life of a medieval peasant family, including work and non-work experiences.