Medieval Europe

How did the Black Death contribute to the end of medieval European feudalism and society?

• The Black Death contributed to the end of medieval European feudalism by causing labor shortages that empowered workers, leading to higher wages and reduced control of lords over serfs.
• The Black Death led to a surplus of labor, benefiting the lords.
• The Black Death had no impact on the feudal system.
• The Black Death increased the power of lords over serfs.

How did French Kings benefit from the Hundred Years War?

• French Kings were overthrown and replaced by foreign rulers.
• French Kings gained increased power and national unity.
• French Kings faced internal rebellions and division.
• French Kings lost territory and influence.

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What might have caused people to be vulnerable to the Plague in Europe in the 1300's?

• High levels of education
• Poor sanitation, crowded living conditions, and malnutrition.
• Abundant food supply
• Isolated living conditions

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What were some new roles for women in the late 1000's and early 1100's in Europe due to the increase in religious orders?

• Women became nuns, engaged in education, and took on leadership roles in convents.
• Women became warriors in battles
• Women were primarily homemakers
• Women served as kings and rulers

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How did Crusades contribute to the end of medieval Europe?

• The Crusades strengthened feudalism and isolated cultures.
• The Crusades had no impact on trade or cultural exchange.
• The Crusades solely focused on religious conversion without economic effects.
• The Crusades contributed to the end of medieval Europe by promoting trade, weakening feudalism, and encouraging cultural exchange.

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What did Europeans build much of during the 11th and 12th centuries?

• Roads and bridges
• Cathedrals and churches
• Fortresses and castles
• Farms and villages

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What were some characteristics of medieval cathedrals and why did Europeans focus on these types of structures?

• Medieval cathedrals featured grand architecture, pointed arches, and stained glass, focusing on worship and Church power.
• Europeans focused on building small, simple structures for local gatherings.
• They featured flat roofs and no decorative elements.
• Medieval cathedrals were primarily built for residential purposes.

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Which primary subjects were studied in medieval Europeans universities?

• Engineering, agriculture, physics, and sociology.
• Liberal arts, theology, law, and medicine.
• History, geography, art, and music.
• Mathematics, philosophy, astronomy, and chemistry.

Which subject was the most important in medieval European universities?

• Philosophy
• Mathematics
• Astronomy
• Theology

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What was Thomas Aquinas' famous work that connected Greek Philosophy, Christian Doctrine, and conclusions from his own personal investigations.

• City of God
• Nicomachean Ethics
• Critique of Pure Reason
• Summa Theologica

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