Show:
European Territory
Agricultural Progress
Medieval Cities I: Recovery, Functions, and Spaces
Medieval Cities II: Government & Economy
100

During what centuries were the High Middle Ages?

During the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries 

100

What is a collar? 

It is made of leather and stuffed with straw, and allowed animals to be attached to the plough


100

What happened to urban life in the 11th century? 

It was restored

100

What is the communal council? 

A group elected by citizens. They were responsible for collecting taxes, supplying, and defending the cities. 

200

What is the Curia Regis? 

An assembly composed of nobles and prelates who served as advisors 

200

Why did European farming grow during the High Middle Ages? 

Because of the progressive spread of technical innovations 

200
How many people lived in these cities? 

Usually 15,000 to 50,000 people 

200
What is a workshop? 

Where city craftsman worked, usually inside their houses 

300

What is the new social group that arose during the High Middle Ages? 

The Bourgeoisie 

300

What happened to the population as a result of increased agricultural production? 

Nutrition of the population improved, creating an increase in the population (36 to 80 million people between the 11th & 13th century) 

300

Where did new cities emerge? 

They emerged near marketplaces, castles, monasteries, roads, and coastal ports

300
Where was long-distance trade conducted? 

At fairs, where goods from all over were sold yearly

400

What were two major political units during this time that emerged during the 9th century?

France and the Holy Roman Empire in Germany

400

What happened to cities as a result of the agricultural progress?

Their populations grew and they became exchange centers for traders

400

What were the houses in the neighborhoods made of? and why

Wood, reeds, and mud. Only the bourgeois could afford stone to build their homes

400

What were the purposes of the guilds? 

to control production and to protect members (those who were sick, widows, and orphans) 

500

What did the first Parliament do?

The King would convene the representatives of the three social classes to approve the levy of taxes or financial support 
500

What is triennial crop rotation? 

The division of land into three parts, where two parts of the land was planted and the other third was left uncultivated 

500
What are three prominent spaces in a Medieval city? 

1.) The market

2.) The cathedral 

3.) The town hall 

500

What are the three categories of a guild member? 

1.) Master craftsman 

2.) journeyman 

3.) apprentice