Topic 9 WH.1.EC.A

Define the following term: Medieval

• A period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century

• A modern era characterized by technological advancements

• An ancient civilization known for its pyramids

• A future era predicted in science fiction

What is the term used to describe the body of people ordained for religious duties in a Christian church?

• Clergy

• Laity

• Congregation

• Parish

List two ways that Christianity spread through different parts of Europe. (Topic 9 Lesson 2)

• Through missionary work and conversion of rulers

• By military conquest and forced conversion

• Through trade and cultural exchange

• By the establishment of monasteries and educational institutions

How did the shift from coin currency to merchant banking allow for safer merchant travel?

• It reduced the need to carry large amounts of physical currency.

• It increased the value of goods being traded.

• It allowed merchants to travel faster.

• It provided better maps for travel.

What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the increase in trade and job specialization? (385)

• Increase in trade leads to more job specialization as it allows for a more efficient allocation of resources.

• Increase in trade reduces job specialization as it requires workers to be more versatile.

• Increase in trade has no effect on job specialization.

• Increase in trade leads to less job specialization as it focuses on general skills.

Define the term "Medieval."

Define the term "Clergy."

Christianity spread through different parts of Europe in which two ways?

• Through military conquest and trade

• Through missionary work and monastic communities

• Through political alliances and cultural exchanges

• Through exploration and colonization

How did the shift from coin currency to merchant banking allow for safer merchant travel?

• It reduced the need to carry large amounts of physical currency.

• It increased the value of goods being traded.

• It allowed merchants to travel faster.

• It provided better maps for travel routes.

What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the increase in trade and job specialization?

• Increased trade leads to more job specialization as markets expand and demand for specific skills grows.

• Increased trade reduces job specialization as markets become more generalized.

• There is no relationship between trade and job specialization.

• Job specialization decreases as trade increases due to automation.