Medieval Society and European Development Flashcard

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What agricultural advancement led to an increased food supply between 1000 and 1300? Options: Development of chemical fertilizers, Invention of the plow, Use of horses and the three field system, Introduction of tractors

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Use of horses and the three field system

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What was the primary purpose of guilds in medieval society?

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To improve conditions for people with the same occupation

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Who were the primary educated individuals during the Middle Ages?

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Church scholars

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What impact did the Crusades have on European learning?

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They brought back Greek texts from Muslim and Byzantine libraries

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Which scholar is known for blending Greek logic with Christian teaching?

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Thomas Aquinas

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What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

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It was the first document to limit the power of a monarchy.

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Who became the first Norman king of England after the Battle of Hastings?

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William the Conqueror

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What was one of the outcomes of the Magna Carta? Options: The evolution of Parliament, The end of the Crusades, The unification of Italy, The discovery of America

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The evolution of Parliament

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What was a key feature of Henry II's reign in England? Options: The establishment of the first university, The defeat of the Normans, The signing of the Magna Carta, Strengthening of royal courts and the beginning of English Common Law

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Strengthening of royal courts and the beginning of English Common Law

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What was the role of Church scholars in preserving ancient literature?

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They preserved ancient literature in monasteries