Middle Ages and the Factors that lead to the Renaissance

Who were granted land by monarchs in the feudal system?

• Nobles

• Serfs

• Merchants

• Knights

What did the nobles provide to the monarch in return for land?

• Soldiers and supplies

• Gold and silver

• Crops and livestock

• Ships and sailors

Who were the serfs in the feudal system?

• Peasants

• Nobles

• Knights

• Merchants

What percentage of the population did serfs make up?

• 90% or more

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

How did the Black Death travel to Europe?

• Along the Silk Road and by ship

• By air

• By foot

• By train

What were some symptoms of the Black Death?

• Fever, vomiting, fierce coughing, and sneezing

• Headache, dizziness, and fatigue

• Rash, itching, and swelling

• Nausea, diarrhea, and dehydration

What carried the bacteria that caused the Black Death?

• Fleas on rodents

• Birds

• Fish

• Insects

What fraction of Europe's population is estimated to have died from the plague?

• One half

• One third

• One quarter

• One fifth

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

• To connect Europe with Africa

• To facilitate trade between China and other countries

• To serve as a military route

• To promote religious pilgrimages

What was a significant effect of the deaths caused by the plague in Europe?

• Increase in population

• Decline of feudalism

• Rise of new empires

• Expansion of trade routes