WORLD HISTORY CHAPTER 14 SECTION 2: CHANGES IN MEDIEVAL SOCIETY

How did the guilds influence business practices in medieval towns?

• By standardizing prices and quality of goods

• By promoting individual entrepreneurship

• By reducing trade regulations

• By encouraging foreign competition

Muslim scholars were linked to the revival of learning in Europe through their contributions in which of the following areas?

• Translation of ancient texts

• Development of new scientific theories

• Establishment of universities

• Military conquests

In what ways did burghers expand their freedom from landlords?

• By negotiating charters granting them rights

• By paying a fixed rent instead of services

• By forming alliances with other towns

• By revolting against the landlords

The developments of towns had what effect on the feudal system?

• Strengthened the feudal system

• Weakened the feudal system

• Had no effect on the feudal system

• Led to the creation of new feudal laws

Writers choose to produce works in the vernacular instead of in Latin because:

• it reaches a wider audience.

• it is more prestigious.

• it is easier to write.

• it is more traditional.

The Commercial Revolution laid the foundation for the economy of modern Europe by:

• expanding trade and commerce, leading to the rise of a capitalist economy

• establishing a barter system that replaced currency

• isolating European economies from the rest of the world

• focusing solely on agricultural development

The Crusades contributed to the expansion of trade and learning by:

• establishing new trade routes and cultural exchanges.

• isolating Europe from the rest of the world.

• destroying all existing trade networks.

• focusing solely on religious conversions.

Why were changes in financial services necessary to expand trade?

• To increase the speed of transactions

• To reduce the cost of trade

• To provide better security

• To facilitate international transactions

Lack of hygiene might have been more of a problem in towns and cities than in the country because:

• Towns and cities had higher population density.

• The country had more access to clean water.

• People in the country were more educated about hygiene.

• Towns and cities had better waste management systems.

How did shopping in medieval times differ from shopping today?

• Shopping in medieval times was primarily done in local markets and fairs, while today it is often done in large retail stores and online.

• Shopping in medieval times was done using credit cards, while today it is done using barter systems.

• Shopping in medieval times involved online transactions, while today it involves face-to-face interactions.

• Shopping in medieval times was done in large malls, while today it is done in small local shops.