Chapter 4: Merchants, Markets, and Mud CKLA Unit 2 4th Grade

What was a significant factor that contributed to the growth of towns between 1000 and 1350 CE?

• The establishment of universities
• The rise of trade
• Increased agricultural production
• The decline of the feudal system

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Which groups primarily made up the middle class in the Middle Ages?

• Soldiers and knights
• Peasants and serfs
• Merchants and craftsmen
• Nobles and clergy

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Which class of people became increasingly important during the Middle Ages as towns grew?

• Middle class
• Peasants
• Nobility
• Clergy

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What was the primary function of guilds established by merchants?

• To regulate the monarchy
• To protect their businesses
• To provide education
• To enforce laws

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What was a common activity in towns during the Middle Ages from Monday to Saturday?

• Military training
• Agricultural harvesting
• Religious ceremonies
• Street vendors and market selling

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Who wasAbbess Hildegard of Bingen known for during the Middle Ages?

• Her role in the establishment of universities
• She was a writer and composer who lived during the 1100s.
• Her contributions to the arts
• Her military leadership

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What was one of the major challenges faced by towns during the Middle Ages?

• Abundant clean water supply
• High levels of education
• Overcrowding and disease
• Lack of trade opportunities

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What was a common sanitation issue in towns during the Middle Ages?

• Advanced plumbing systems
• Use of chamber pots and waste in streets
• Regular waste collection
• Clean public restrooms

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What role did women typically play in the Middle Ages?

• They were primarily warriors
• They had no roles in society
• They often managed households and businesses
• They were exclusively involved in politics

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What significant military action is Empress Matilda known for during the Middle Ages?

• Establishing a new kingdom
• Leading a crusade
• Leading an army against an English king
• Defending a castle

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