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Why was the feudal system needed in Medieval Europe?
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It was needed to protect the land because the government could not. The plagues, the Vikings, and other invaders all weakened the leaders.
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What was the role of the church in the middle ages?
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It was a big feudal landowner.
The church helped people and was a source of stability b/c the government was weak. The pope was the strongest leader in Europe. |
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How did the Crusades change Europe?
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They were good for Europe because they strengthened the kings, they helped Europeans improve their weapons and knowledge, the crusades helped cause the Renaissance because it weakened the church.
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Give two reasons a man might join the Crusades.
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To gain land (land grants in the holy land)
To earn a ticket to heaven to save their soul |
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How did Chivalry affect each class during the Middle Ages? Why were the effects of Chivalry somewhat limited?
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Lords/nobles- the women and children in this class are the ones who are protected by chivalry.
Most lords went through knight training and also followed the code. Knights- it was their code they lived by. Peasants- the rule did not apply to them, but it did make life less violent. |
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Why didn’t leaders during the plague do anything to stop it from spreading?
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They were worried and scared but mostly they were powerless to stop it
1)They didn’t understand how it spread 2)They were at war |
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Why did a manor need to be self-sufficient?
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They need to have everything they need because their government was too weak to protect from war to organize trade.
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How did the printing press change life in Europe?
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Changed life in Europe because it made books cheaper and available to more people
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Explain how the ideas of humanism can be seen in the art of the Renaissance.
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Could be seen in the art of the renaissance: detailed realistic human bodies more secular images
Studied Greek and Roman culture and learning Less focus on religion more focus on learning how things work |
