History Through Literature: The Late Middle Ages FLASHCARDZIZ FORM A

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What was the role of the reform-minded clergy?

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To establish independence of churches.

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What did the population growth spur in small villages?

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Growth into towns and small cities.

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What did the economic growth produce in terms of social structure?

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New degrees and scales of wealth and poverty.

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What traits were embraced in the word 'chivalry' according to Chaucer?

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Emotional restraint and subordination to a lord.

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What was the state of western Europe in the year 1000 compared to the Greek east and the Muslim world?

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Far behind.

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Define 'chivalry' in the context of the Late Middle Ages.

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A code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood, emphasizing virtues such as bravery, honor, and respect for women.

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What impact did the Crusades have on trade in Europe?

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The Crusades opened up new trade routes and increased trade between Europe and the East.

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How did the Black Death affect the social structure of Europe?

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It led to a labor shortage, which increased the bargaining power of peasants and contributed to the decline of feudalism.

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What was the significance of the Magna Carta in 1215?

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It limited the powers of the king and established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law.

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What role did guilds play in the economic structure of towns during the Late Middle Ages?

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Guilds regulated trade, maintained standards, and protected the interests of their members.