Study Guide: Middle Ages, Plague, & Crusades

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How were feudalism and manorialism connected?

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Feudalism was political/military, manorialism was economic.

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Why was the church building usually located at the center of medieval manors?

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Religion was central to daily life.

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The church had little influence on _______ education.

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secular

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Which of the following was NOT part of the Holy Roman Empire? Bohemia, Austria, Papal States, Florence

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Florence

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What role did the Silk Road play in the spread of the Black Death?

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It carried the plague from Asia to Europe.

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Which was NOT a result of the Crusades? Options: Increased trade and cultural exchange, Growth of knowledge and learning, Weakening of feudal nobles.

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Permanent conquest of Jerusalem.

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The Black Plague weakened the feudal system by:

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causing a labor shortage that increased peasants' bargaining power

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One political and one economic impact of the Crusades on Europe were: Strengthening of monarchies and increased trade with the East

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Strengthening of monarchies and increased trade with the East

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The Catholic Church held so much power during the Middle Ages because:

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it was a unifying force and controlled religious and social life

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What is the responsibility to the lord and benefits received for the King in the feudal system?

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Responsibility to Lord: None (the King is at the top)
Benefits Received: Loyalty and service from nobles, soldiers for his army