Question

what were some difficulties or challenges of being a peasant or serf in middle ages

Answer 1

During the period of feudalism, peasants and serfs had absolutely no rights. They lived in miserable conditions. Some of their difficulties are listed below:

-The offsprings would have no freedom to choose their careers.

-They had to follow in their parents' footsteps.

-In spite of their extremely poor conditions, they had to pay various taxes which were imposed upon them by the feudal lords.