Question 1

The term agricultural specialization can be described as all of the following except

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The term agricultural specialization is not limited to a small area of Italy. It is a process that has occurred in various regions and countries throughout history.

Question 2

Food production increased significantly during the High Middle Ages because

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The combination of all of these factors - warmer climate, increased use of horses for plowing, introduction of heavier plows, and expansion of land under cultivation - contributed to a significant increase in food production during the High Middle Ages. The warmer climate allowed for longer growing seasons and more diverse crops, while the use of horses and heavier plows made it easier to till larger areas of land. Additionally, new technologies such as water mills and crop rotation helped to boost agricultural productivity.

Question 3

Historical understanding requires a balance between the broad view of trends and a substantive knowledge of relevant details.In this essay, take the broad view.Describe and explain the expansion of Europe in the High Middle Ages.What were the different ways in which Europe expanded? What seemed to be the final results of the expansion?

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An appreciation of the different trends supported by appropriate facts is essential.Students will need to resist the natural tendency to linger on specifics.A coherent final view will test the student's ability to synthesize.

Question 4

Summarize the reasons why France in 1300 was "the largest, richest, and best governed kingdom in Europe."

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Question 5

Describe how the rulers of England were able to build a strong state with some distinctive features.

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Question 6

The three-field system meant that

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The three-field system refers to a method of agriculture in which farmland is divided into three fields, with one-third of the land being allowed to lie fallow and replenish its nutrients each year. This increased the overall fertility of the land and allowed for more efficient use of resources.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about Europe between 900 and 1300 is not true?

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Religion actually became more important and influential during this time period, as evidenced by the rise of the Crusades, the spread of Christianity, and the power of the Catholic Church.

Question 8

On a more specific level, discuss some of the most important elements in the economic recovery of Europe referred to in the chapter.Give examples of significant inventions or practices and how they stimulated production.How was town growth affected by agricultural development?

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Question 9

Increased prosperity and economic specialization made which of the following important again?

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Increased prosperity and economic specialization led to the growth of cities as trade and industry flourished in urban areas.

Question 10

Which was not an agricultural innovation in the Middle Ages?

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Artificial fertilizer was not an agricultural innovation in the Middle Ages. Fertilizer in the Middle Ages was typically natural and consisted of materials such as manure and compost. The use of artificial fertilizer did not become widespread until the 19th century.

Question 11

What were some features of political organization in northern and central Italy? What characterized the development of the south?

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Question 12

Describe the "Slavic world" and explain its incorporation into Europe.

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Question 13

Discuss the development of the papacy from the early to central Middle Ages.

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Question 14

What consensus on "just price" did the medieval arrive at?

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The medieval consensus on "just price" was that it was the price arrived at by bargaining between free and knowledgeable people. This concept emphasized fairness and the importance of mutual agreement in transactions, reflecting the ethical and economic thinking of the time.

Question 15

Summarize the development of Spain during this period.What was the main preoccupation of the medieval Spanish rulers? How was Spain divided by the thirteenth century?

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Question 16

What were some reasons for the decline in the crusading movement in the Holy Land? Explain the Crusades conducted within Europe.What is significant about the crusading phenomenon in the Middle Ages?

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Question 17

The guilds engaged in all of the following except

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Guilds did not compete intensely in a free-market system. Guilds controlled the prices and quality of their members' products and limited competition among their members.

Question 18

Compare and contrast the development of France with that of Germany.What was the major political problem for each country at the end of the period surveyed in the chapter?

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Question 19

Which of the following was not a major economic trend in the High Middle Ages?

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The gradual withering of the money economy was not a major economic trend in the High Middle Ages. In fact, the money economy became increasingly important during this time period, especially with the growth of international trade and the rise of the commercial bourgeoisie.

Question 20

As a part of agricultural specialization the French regions of Burgundy and Bordeaux became famous for

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Burgundy and Bordeaux are both well-known for their vineyards and production of wine.

Quiz 9: The Expansion of Europe in the High Middle Ages, 900-1300