Question 1

Because they were targeted as responsible for the plague,many Jews left Europe and went to

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Many Jews left Europe and went to Poland and Russia to escape persecution for being blamed for the spread of the Black Death.

Question 2

The wars between the English and French began for which reason(s)?

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Question 3

The group who whipped themselves to atone for humanity's sins was known as the

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The group who whipped themselves to atone for humanity's sins were known as the flagellants.

Question 4

A common theme depicted in artwork,manuscripts,and statuary at this time was

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The figure of Death was a common theme depicted in artwork, manuscripts, and statuary during the time of the Black Death. This was likely due to the widespread fear and anxiety caused by the pandemic, as well as the belief that death was a punishment for sin. The depiction of Death in art often took the form of a grim reaper or skeleton, reminding viewers of their own mortality and the fragility of human life.

Question 5

Why were the effects of the plague so widely felt in the fourteenth century?

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All of these factors contributed to the widespread effects of the plague in the fourteenth century. Population growth and prosperity had led to larger and more densely populated cities, which facilitated the spread of the disease. Poor hygiene practices also made it easier for the disease to spread. Additionally, there was no resistance to the plague since it was a new disease that had not been encountered before.

Question 6

All of the following contributed to the growth of trade in the fourteenth century except

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The growth of trade in the fourteenth century was largely due to improvements in navigation, refinements in merchant contracts, new commercial techniques, and improved record keeping. Surplus agriculture for urban markets actually contributed to the growth of trade by providing goods for merchants to trade.

Question 7

The new type of vessel that helped to facilitate trade in this period was the

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The cog was a new type of vessel that emerged in the 12th century and became popular during the High Middle Ages. It had a flat bottom, a single mast, and a square-rigged sail, which made it more efficient and easier to navigate than previous ship designs. Cogs were used to transport goods such as timber, coal, and wool, and helped to facilitate trade throughout Europe.

Question 8

As a start to the Hundred Year's War,the French nobles refused to recognize whose claim to Guyenne?

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The French nobles refused to recognize Edward III's claim to Guyenne, which was part of the English territories in France, as he was the grandson of Philip IV of France but had been denied his rightful inheritance by the French crown. This dispute over the succession to the French throne was one of the main causes of the Hundred Years' War.

Question 9

Who was the greatest landholder in France?

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Question 10

What was the most prominent cause for the famine in the early fourteenth century?

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The Little Ice Age, which led to a significant drop in temperatures and shortened growing seasons, was the most prominent cause of the famine in the early fourteenth century. This resulted in crop failures and food shortages throughout Europe, leading to widespread famine and disease.

Question 11

The principle type of naval transportation in the Mediterranean until the eighteenth century was the

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The galley was the main type of naval transportation in the Mediterranean until the eighteenth century. It was a long, narrow ship propelled by oars, and was used by many different Mediterranean cultures including the Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans.

Question 12

Who ran one of the most significant centers of trade on the Baltic?

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The Hanseatic League ran one of the most significant centers of trade on the Baltic, with its origins dating back to the 13th century. The league was a confederation of merchant guilds from cities across Northern Europe, including Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bremen. They dominated trade in the region, establishing trading posts and controlling access to key commodities like timber, grain, and fur.

Question 13

The Black Death originated in

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The Black Death is believed to have originated in Asia, specifically in the region along the Silk Road trade route, where it spread to Europe through trade and migration.

Question 14

Physicians dealing with the plague at this time tried all of the following except

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Isolation was not commonly practiced during the time of the plague as a method to deal with the disease. Instead, physicians often relied on methods like blood-letting, astrology, herbal medicine, and prayer.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about the plague in the fourteenth century?

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The claim that the plague never recurred after the fourteenth century is not true. While there weren't major outbreaks on the same scale as the Black Death, the plague continued to periodically resurface in Europe and other parts of the world.

Question 16

When English kings lost land to France,they looked to which area to make up their losses?

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Scotland was an adjacent region with historical tensions and conflicts with England, making it a prime target to attempt to regain lost land and expand the English domain.

Question 17

The area hardest hit by the plague was

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Italy was the epicenter of the plague outbreak in the mid-14th century, and it spread quickly throughout the country due to its extensive trade network and dense population centers. Rome, Florence, and Venice were particularly hard hit.

Question 18

Approximately what percentage of the European population died in the Black Death?

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The Black Death, which struck Europe between 1347 and 1351, is estimated to have killed about 33 to 50 percent of the European population, making it one of the most devastating pandemics in human history.

Question 19

The two major regions for trade were the

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The Mediterranean and Baltic Seas were the two major regions for trade during the Middle Ages. They served as important transportation and commercial hubs for the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Question 20

Believing that the plague represented punishment for sin brought down by God,many people

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Quiz 11: Reversals and Disasters,1300-1450