Medieval Europe 3.3 Flashcards
What three major events of the 14th century dramatically and rapidly decreased the population of Europe?
The Great Famine of 1315-1317
The Hundred Years War
The Black Death Correct
What was something peasants could do as a result of the labour shortages caused by the dramatic population reduction of 14th century Europe?
Demand higher wages
What are organised groups of people from the same occupation, who meet together to discuss things such as quality standards, working conditions, fair pay, prices and to set up apprenticeships called?
Guilds
Travelling merchants tended to make the best profits selling objects that were what?
From faraway places
What is a “scold’s bridle”?
A feudal punishment made to be worn by a nagging wife
Which courts dealt with charges relating to heresy or witchcraft?k
Church
The medieval punishment that involved hanging, pulling out his intestines and pulled apart by the limbs by four charging horses was called what?
Being drawn and quartered
What had to happen to this woman’s hand after three days to prove her husband’s innocence?
Show signs of healing
Whose side was God on in a trial by combat?
The winner
Why were the mutilated remains of medieval torture victims left to rot in public places?
To warn others not to offend
“Common Law” or law based on decisions made for similar trials in the past was initiated by which English King?
Henry II
What document, thought of by many as being the first step of modern democracy, included a description of the position of the Church of England, an outline of feudal responsibilities and obligations, a promise of fair laws and a guidline of how the charter would be enforced
Magna Carta
The focus of many medieval battles was to do what?
Capturing an enemy’s stronghold
Younger sons of noble families wanting to improve their standing through military service were called what?
Men-at-arms
The common practice of noble medieval families adopting a badge or coat of arms was called what?
Heraldry
