Middle ages Flashcards
In Europe during the Middle Ages increases in trade and commerce resulted in:
Development of CITIES and TOWNS
“All things under its domain…its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny”
Which European institute during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?
The church
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by:
The manor system and he importance of land ownership
Feudal societies are generally characterized by:
An emphasis on social order
In Europe, a long term effect of the crusades was:
An increased demand for goods from the East
Which statement best describes the result of the crusades?
Trade between Europe and the Middle East expanded
The art, music and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with:
Religious themes
What were two indirect results of the crusades?
Trade and commerce INCREASED and the feudal system WEAKENED
In Europe during the Middle Ages the force that provided unification and stability Was the:
Roman Catholic Church
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
Manorialism
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the:
Collapse of a strong central government
A major goal of the Christian church during the crusades (1096-1291) was to
Capture the holy land from Islamic rulers
The European feudal system was based on
Social class
The feudal system was
Supported by the labor of the peasants
The art, music and philosophy on the medieval period in European generally dealt with
Religious themes
Most economic activities on a feudal manor were related to
Agriculture
One long term effect of the crusades was the
Growth of trade and towns in Western Europe
As the middle age ended, the rise of a middle class in Western Europe and the growth of cities and towns can be partly attributed to
An increase in trade that resulted from the crusades
In the 14th century the bubonic plague was primarily spray form Asia into Africa and Europe by
TRADERS and PILGRIMS during Pax Mongolia
Which statement best characterizes Europe during the early Middle Ages?
Manorialism developed to meet the people’s economic needs
As the Black Death spread in the mid 14th century, which region tended to experience the greatest loss of life? (Death)
Urban areas
Where was the Black Death most severe?
Europe
But was also found in
North Africa and Asia
What was a direct result of the Black Death in Europe?
A shortage of workers developed
