Unit 3 FA1 Study Guide

Define the term "Medieval."

• The 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

Clergy is defined as:

• A group of people ordained for religious duties

• A type of religious building

• A religious ceremony

• A sacred text

Which of the following are ways that Christianity spread through different parts of Europe?

• Missionary work and monastic communities

• Trade and commerce

• Military conquest and colonization

• Scientific discoveries and technological advancements

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

• It reduced the need to carry large amounts of cash.

• 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?

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

• Increase in trade reduces job specialization as markets become more generalized.

• There is no relationship between trade and job specialization.

• Job specialization causes a decrease in trade.

Define Feudalism:

Define Manor:

What was the difference between a serf and a slave?

• Serfs were bound to the land and had some rights, while slaves were considered property with no rights.

• Serfs were free to leave the land they worked on, while slaves were not.

• Serfs were paid for their labor, while slaves were not.

• Serfs were considered property, while slaves were not.

Christianity influenced medieval culture by:

• shaping art and architecture

• promoting scientific inquiry

• encouraging secularism

• fostering economic independence

What caused the Catholic Church to become a center of authority in medieval Europe?

• Its role in education and preservation of knowledge

• Its economic power and land ownership

• Its spiritual influence and religious authority

• Its political alliances and support from monarchs