Middle Ages/Renaissance

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by...

• The manor system and the importance of land ownership
• Absolute monarchies and strong central government
• Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
•  Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?

•    Nobles
•    The king
•  Knights
•  Peasants

Which is a characteristic of feudal society?

•  Rapid social change
•    High literacy rates
•    Factory system and the industrial based economy
•    Rigid social class structure, social hierarchy

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?

•      Free market
•    Socialism
•      Manorialism
•      Command economy

Vocabulary: A grant of land given to a vassal

• Fief

• Feudal Contract

• Chivalry

• Vassal

The European knights code of honor was called

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Zen

Which type of plague was responsible for causing the most death and destruction in Europe?

• Bubonic

• Pneumonic

• Hereditary

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

What is one way that Medieval and Renaissance artists differ?

• Renaissance art focuses more on religion

• Medieval artists were more realistic

• Renaissance artist turned to Roman and Greek works for inspiration

• They are the same

What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?

• wealthy patrons
• church officials
• government grants
• kings competing for prestige