Medieval World: Unit 4 Review Flashcard

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What was a primary cause for the development of feudalism in medieval Europe?

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Frequent invasions and a need for protection

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Which of the following best describes the manorial system? It was a trade-based economy reliant on currency., It relied on a centralized government., It was a self-sufficient economic system., It promoted urban growth and development.

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It was a self-sufficient economic system.

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How did the fall of Rome primarily impact Western Europe?

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It caused political fragmentation and decentralized government.

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What role did the Roman Catholic Church play in medieval Europe?

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It held political power, influencing laws and governance.

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Which of the following was a characteristic of feudal society? Equal distribution of land among all classes, A strong central government, A hierarchical system of land ownership and obligations, A focus on industrial development

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A hierarchical system of land ownership and obligations

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What was a key feature of the medieval manor?

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It was a self-contained community producing most of its own needs.

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between lords and vassals in the feudal system? Options: Vassals provided land to lords in exchange for protection. , Lords provided military service to vassals in exchange for land. , Vassals provided military service to lords in exchange for land. , Lords and vassals were equal partners in governance.

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Vassals provided military service to lords in exchange for land.

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What was the primary economic activity on a medieval manor?

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Agriculture

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How did the Black Death affect the manorial system?

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It weakened the manorial system by reducing the labor force.

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What was a significant consequence of the Crusades on medieval Europe? Options: The establishment of a unified European empire, The decline of the Roman Catholic Church's influence, Increased cultural and economic exchanges with the East, The complete isolation of Europe from the rest of the world

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Increased cultural and economic exchanges with the East