Quiz 10 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the revival of trade in Europe?

a regular exchange of goods between Flanders and Italy
the establishment of banking firms
the emergence of a money economy
the replacement of old Roman cities with new centers of trade

A

the replacement of old Roman cities with new centers of trade

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A desire for greater discipline prompted a group of monks to form the new order of __________

Cistercians.
Dominicans.
Benedictines.
Franciscans.

A

Cistercians

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3
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Scholasticism’s chief task was to __________
translate the works of Greek philosophers.
demonstrate the existence of God through rational argument.
reconcile monarchical power and the power of the Church.
harmonize Christian teachings with Greek philosophy.

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harmonize Christian teachings with Greek philosophy.

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4
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The intellectual revival led to the formation of universities where __________

classes were devoted to discussion and debate.
studies began with a liberal arts curriculum.
studies focused on training for a career.
most students pursued degrees in theology.

A

studies began with a liberal arts curriculum.

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5
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All of the following changes in farming technology contributed to an increase in food production and population growth during the Middle Ages EXCEPT __________

a three-field system of crop rotation.
a climate change.
a heavy plow with an iron plow share.
the invention of the horse collar.

A

A climate change

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6
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Which of the following did NOT mark the reestablishment of the centralized power of the monarchy in fifteenth century Europe?

the reign of Tudor King Henry VII
the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella
the increased use of the taille
the tithe

A

the tithe

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7
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Which of the following was NOT an example of a strong Catholic Church in medieval society?

the interdict
the restoration of the marriage of Philip Augustus
the continuation of the feudal system
the naming of the archbishop of Canterbury under King John

A

the continuation of the feudal system

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An annual direct tax, usually on land or property, that provided a regular source of income for the French monarchy is a(n) _____________.

  taille 
  serf 
  relic 
  guild 
  vernacular
A

taille

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9
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A dispute over __________ led to the Great Schism of the Church.

taxation of the clergy
the king’s power to appoint bishops
the lifestyle of the pope
who was the legitimate pope

A

who was the legitimate pope

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10
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In addition to supervising their households, some women __________

none of these answers.
attended universities.
became elected officials.
worked outside the home.

A

worked outside the home.

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11
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The innovation of __________ when building Gothic cathedrals made the use of stained glass windows possible.

barrel vaults
flying buttresses
ribbed vaults
pointed arches

A

flying buttresses

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12
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The disastrous forces that overwhelmed Europe in the fourteenth century included all EXCEPT __________

the War of the Roses.
the Black Death.
severe economic problems.
the Hundred Years’ War.

A

the War of the Roses.

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13
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An example of the Church’s dominant role in people’s lives during the High Middle Ages was the __________, which barred some people from receiving the sacraments.

Investiture Controversy
Cistercian Order
Concordat of Worms
interdict

A

interdict

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14
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A business association associated with a particular trade or craft is a(n) _____________.

  vernacular 
  guild 
  relic 
  serf 
  taille
A

Guild

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15
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To join a guild, a person needed to __________

become an apprentice.
have five to seven years of experience.
become a journeyman.
produce a masterpiece.

A

produce a masterpiece.

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