Question 1

What is meant by the Medieval "economic revival"? What developments led to this resurgence?

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Answers would include a discussion of the revival of towns,technological improvements,the Crusades,trade,the bourgeoisie and the Jewish population.

Question 2

Which of the following was expected of noblewomen?

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Bearing children was expected of noblewomen, as their main role was to produce heirs for their husbands and secure the continuation of the family line. The other options are not typical expectations of noblewomen during this time period.

Question 3

European slavery declined after 1000 C.E.due to

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The Church began to take a stronger stance against slavery in the 11th and 12th centuries, which contributed to the decline of European slavery. This was due to the Church's influence on European society and their condemnation of the practice as immoral.

Question 4

Describe monastic life in middle ages and challenges that new orders faced.

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Question 5

The Benedictine monks of the Middle Ages were known for

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The Benedictine monks were members of one of the largest religious orders in all of Europe, with many monasteries and abbeys throughout the continent. They were not necessarily known for leaving their monasteries to witness to the poor in foreign lands, competing with the Jesuits, or being skilled at winemaking, although some of these things may have been true for some individual monks or monasteries. Vows of silence were a common practice among many monks and religious orders, but this was not specific to the Benedictines.

Question 6

The medieval guild system

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The medieval guild system restricted competition for urban workers by regulating the number of workers in a certain profession and setting prices for their goods or services. This system ensured that guild members had a stable income and protected them from outside competition. However, it also made it difficult for non-guild members or outsiders to enter the profession or market, hurting their economic opportunities. The guild system was primarily focused on urban areas rather than the countryside and was not directly related to serfs or the suzerain.

Question 7

The rights of the European nobility stemmed generally from

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Question 8

What changed for serfs after the Black Death?

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The Black Death significantly reduced the population, leading to a labor shortage. This allowed surviving serfs more leverage to negotiate better terms and conditions with their lords, as their labor became more valuable.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the experiences of England,France and German in the Middle Ages.

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Question 10

One of the most important aspects of any noble's life was

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Honor was crucial in noble society, as it determined a noble's reputation and standing among their peers. The concept of chivalry, which emphasized virtues such as honesty, loyalty, and bravery, was closely tied to the idea of honor. A noble's honor could be easily tarnished by actions such as breaking one's word, failing to uphold the code of chivalry, or engaging in dishonorable behavior.

Question 11

Before the 12?? century,monks and nuns were usually taken from the

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Before the 12th century, monasticism was mainly a pursuit of the aristocracy, and younger offspring of the aristocracy were often chosen to become monks and nuns.

Question 12

Elaborate on the significant challenges and conflicts in Medieval Europe.

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Question 13

The only true wealth for the nobility during the Middle Ages was

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During the Middle Ages, land ownership was the most important and valuable asset for the nobility. They derived their social and economic status from their control over land and the labor of the peasants who worked on that land. It was also seen as a mark of their power and sovereignty. Gold and trade were important, but they were not considered the main source of wealth for the nobility. Hereditary rank and inheritance were important aspects of noble status, but they were not considered wealth in the same way as land ownership.

Question 14

Which of the following contributed to the improvement of medieval agriculture?

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Question 15

Discuss the cultural achievements of Medieval Europe.

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Question 16

The Inquisition conducted by parts of the Catholic Church was at its harshest in

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The Spanish Inquisition was one of the most brutal and notorious periods of religious persecution in history. It lasted from 1478 to 1834 and targeted Jews, Muslims, and Protestants. The Inquisition was notorious for its use of torture, forced confessions, and public executions. While other countries also had their own versions of the Inquisition, none were as harsh and lasting as the Spanish Inquisition.

Question 17

Describe the life of a serf on a feudal manor.How would you characterize the lot of the medieval peasantry? Compare the lives of serfs to those of the nobility.

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Question 18

Which of the following best describes the situation of serfs in Europe during the Middle Ages?

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Question 19

The medieval clergy,especially monks and nuns,

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The statement "did a tremendous amount of good works in their own communities" suggests that the medieval clergy, including monks and nuns, were actively involved in providing aid and support to their local communities. This contradicts the negative assumptions made in other answer choices about the clergy being greedy or unconcerned for their parishioners. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Question 20

The Crusades contributed to ____ in Europe.

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The Crusades, though they caused violence and destruction in the Near East, actually brought about an extended period of peace and stability in Europe as the various European nations worked together towards a common goal. Trade and cultural exchange increased as a result of the Crusades, leading to economic growth and technological advancement.

Quiz 20: The European Middle Ages