5.3+5.4 Flashcards
What happened to the climate in Europe between 800 and 1200?
It became warmer.
Did the warmer climate in Europe help or not help farming?
It helped it.
Due to the new harnesses for horses, what could horses now do?
Horses started pulling plow and did twice as much work as oxen.
What was the three-field system?
The three field system was the new method of farming that farmers used where they planted two-thirds of their field and left one-third unplanted.
What happened in the medieval period?
Changes in the way goods were produced and sold occurred.
What is a guild?
An organization typically make up of merchants or craftsmen to aid one another.
What where the two types of guilds?
Merchant guilds and craft guilds
What did merchant guilds do?
They worked together to get the best prices for their goods.
What were craft guilds made up of? What are some examples?
Groups of workers who did the same job.
Examples: Bakers, tailors, and glassmakers
What did craft guilds do?
-They set standards and prices for their products.
-Made rules for young people learning the craft.
Along with the growth in food and supply, what increased?
Trade and finance
What did craft workers begin to do?
They began to make more goods that were traded all over Europe.
What was held once a year?
Fairs were held once a year
