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Quiz for Primary Source 8.2: The Capitulary de Villis

Question

1. Based on the Capitulary de Villis, which of these seems to have been the primary purpose of royal manors?

To spread Christianity and to increase the prestige of the Church

To act as defensive outposts against foreign invaders

To produce agricultural products, raw materials, and finished goods

To serve as administrative centers for Charlemagne’s officials

Correct. The answer is c. The Capitulary de Villis conveys the impression that royal manors were centers of a tremendous amount of economic activity.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The Capitulary de Villis conveys the impression that royal manors were centers of a tremendous amount of economic activity.

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2. Which of these was a principle responsibility of a steward of a royal manor?

To spy on local elites

To train the local men to be soldiers

To keep an accurate account of the economic activity of the manor

To represent the emperor in local courts

Correct. The answer is c. Above all, stewards were supposed to keep track of the production of royal manors so that Charlemagne could receive the maximum economic benefit from them.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Above all, stewards were supposed to keep track of the production of royal manors so that Charlemagne could receive the maximum economic benefit from them.

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3. Which of these seems to have been considered “woman’s work” on a royal manor?

Clothmaking

Fishing

Harvesting

Shoemaking