💀Peasants faced constant hardships, including starvation and disease.
🔪The Vikings conducted brutal raids and were feared across Europe.
🔗The feudal system was oppressive, with nobles and lords holding power over the peasants.
🍺Ale consumption was high, providing some respite for peasants.
🕺Dancing manias and mass psychogenic illness were reported during this time.
What were the main challenges faced by peasants during the Dark Ages?
—Peasants faced challenges such as starvation, disease, and oppressive feudal systems.
How did the Vikings contribute to the brutality of the Dark Ages?
—The Vikings were notorious for their brutal raids and violence, instilling fear across Europe.
Was slavery common during the Dark Ages?
—Yes, slavery was prevalent in Europe during this time, with a thriving trade in slaves.
What were the main distractions for peasants during the Dark Ages?
—Peasants found temporary distractions in activities such as the consumption of ale and participating in dancing manias.
How did the feudal system impact the lives of peasants?
—Peasants were at the bottom of the feudal system, with limited rights and often subjected to exploitation by the nobles and lords.
00:00During the Dark Ages, life was harsh for the majority of people.
05:43Peasants faced constant hardships, including starvation and disease.
06:58The Vikings conducted brutal raids and were feared across Europe.
10:38The feudal system was oppressive, with nobles and lords holding power over the peasants.
11:59Ale consumption was high, providing some respite for peasants.
12:38Dancing manias and mass psychogenic illness were reported during this time.
