Chapter Five Multiple Choice Flashcards
shipping lanes in N. Europe were dominated by
the Hanseatic League
Revival of trade brought
repair of the roads
decline in war
and coined money
Middle class developed from
the townspeople
A person’s status was determined by
his wealth (money)
Forcing Muslims to convert, Ferdinand and Isabella brought
religious unity to Spain
Black Death caused
economic decline
reduced food production
huge population loss
usury
charging interest on loans
crusades led to prosecution of the
Jews
Black Death did not cause
a loss of faith in the church
Great Schism and the Babylonian Captivity were associated with
church controversies
Group that supported monarchy for stronger national states
the townspeople
increased trade benefitted monarchs because
from the taxes the king could raise an army
Unlike the rest of Europe, England did not
develop into a feudal system
townspeople wanted charters to
protect their rights
a member of a craft guild
trained other members
effect of crusades
increased power of the monarchs
council of clermont
free the Holy Land from the Turks
Crusaders were motivated by
Christian faith
adventure
greed
Lasting result of the crusades
a rapid increase in trade
Holy Roman Empire included most of
Germany
Reason for increase in trade
feudal lords stopped charging tolls
growth of trade affected manor economy by
introducing new goods
Hanseatic League
protected trading rights in Germany
Hundred Years’ War fought to decide
who would rule France
Wars of the Roses fought to decide
who would rule England
