WC chapter 11 review

what was the main cause of the early 14th century famines?

• the little ice age created adverse weather conditions and crop failures.

• the little ice age increased population and demand for food

• the little ice age caused new farming techniques.

• the little ice age created a rise in trade and export of crops.

where did the Bubonic Plague (Black Death) originate?

• Africa
• North America
• Europe
• Central Asia

The Black Death resulted in a decline of the European population by what percent?

• 0%-25%

• 25%-50%

• 50%-75%

• 75%-100%

what were pogroms?

• Pogroms were religious ceremonies held by various communities.
• Pogroms were violent attacks against specific ethnic or religious groups, especially Jews.
• Pogroms were government-sanctioned economic reforms.
• Pogroms were peaceful gatherings to celebrate cultural diversity.

who were the flagellants?

• The flagellants were a medieval religious movement known for self-flagellation (flogging) as a form of subservience.

• The flagellants were a medieval religious movement known for self-flagellation (flogging) as a form of power.

• The flagellants were a medieval religious movement known for self-flagellation (flogging) as a form of restitution.

• The flagellants were a medieval religious movement known for self-flagellation (flogging) as a form of penance.

what does the term ars moriendi mean?

• the philosophy of existence
• the science of living
• the art of dying
• the practice of meditation

How did the European aristocracy respond to the adversity of the great plague?

• The aristocracy ignored the plague and continued their lavish lifestyles.
• They distributed wealth among the common people to alleviate suffering.
• The aristocracy fled to rural areas to escape the effects of the plague.
• The European aristocracy legally lowered wage rates and compelled all able bodied workers to accept work.

How did the French government and aristocracy respond to the Jacquerie?

• The French government and aristocracy violently suppressed the Jacquerie, laying waste to and stealing from peasant fields.

• The French government negotiated peacefully with the leaders of the Jacquerie.
• The aristocracy ignored the Jacquerie, allowing it to continue without intervention.
• The French government supported the Jacquerie, providing aid to the peasants.

What caused the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381?

• Heavy taxation and socio-economic grievances.
• A religious movement against the church.
• Support for the monarchy's policies.
• A desire for more land ownership.

One cause of the Hundred Years War was a claim to the French throne by the English king ______.

• Richard II
• Edward III
• Henry IV
• William the Conqueror