Geography
____________ is the capital of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire and the largest, wealthiest city in Europe at that time.
Constantinople (Istanbul)
As the centre of Christian power grew from the Vatican, its political territories & influence expanded into what is called the _____ States.
The Papal States.
What term is used in Renaissance trade for charging interest on a financial loan?
Usury (stonks)
What was the Peasant’s Revolt, and how did it reflect people’s values at that time?
Peasant's uprising following the Black Death. reflected peoples' shift from the Feudal System.
What do you call the new class of people that gained prominence from the rising mercantilism of the Silk Road and Italian City-States?
The Merchant class $$$$$
Name the country/ political territory that is represented by the pin during the Middle Ages
Holy Roman Empire (Neither Holy, Roman, nor Empire)
What were the services that Priests had to perform for their Congregation?
(multiple answers/ strikeout)
What is the relationship between the Silk Road and the spread of the Black Death?
The disease travelled westward from Asia and the Middle East to Europe through the Silk Road.
How is the Cathedral a reflection of people’s values during the Middle Ages?
Reiligious values showed through arts and architecture
What is the relationship/ social contract between Peasants and Knights/Vassals?
Peasants provide labor, and knights/Vassals protect the Peasants
What is the name of the sea that is between the continents of Africa and Europe that was instrumental to the growth of Italian City-States?
The Mediterranean Sea
There were two other major religions during the Middle Ages, including Judaism. What was the other religion, and why were they powerful?
Islam. Because of vast territories, advancements in science & medicine. Direct access to areas of the Silk Road.
What financial opportunities did the Silk Road provide that inspired merchants and travelers?
Opportunity to be rich and wealthy merchants.
Access to exotic goods and spices.
How is art during the Renaissance a reflection of changing values when compared to the Middle Ages?
Move away from teaching Religion -> Focus on individual lives & humanity
How is the social organization of Italy different from the other parts of Medieval Europe?
No monarchy (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
List many reasons why the Italian City-States became independent and powerful.
(Multiple Answers)
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During the Middle Ages, what did it mean to be a Flagellant? How are their beliefs a reflection of people’s worldview during the Black Death?
Because they believed the disease was a punishment by God & people thought they could atone for their sins to cure the disease.
What were the factors that contributed to the Church’s wealth?
Land ownership ⅓ of Europe that they rented.
Tithes: percentage of people’s incom they had to donate to the church.
During the Middle Ages, most people couldn’t read and therefore had fewer opportunities to develop their knowledge. When they learned, what topics did they learn about & how did they learn them?
Religion, through mass and art
What is the connection between the social hierarchy & belief system during the Middle Ages?
Both systems of social structures were designed to maintain order.
Complete the passage: Because Italy has distinct geographical features such as the Apennine and Dolomite Mountains……
(multiple answers)
What were the effects of the Black Death on people’s religious views on Christianity and the church?
People began to doubt the church due to unanswered prayers.
As people got sick from the disease, the church kept being rich
What were the effects of the Black Death on rural economies?
Cost of freemen to replace dead serfs was much higher than before (300% higher before the Black Death)
Compare the role of a noble women vs. female peasants
Peasants have less rights, but certain industries allow them to master a craft, and in some industries, they can work with their husbands.
Most noble women’s marriages are arranged, with limited decision-making, so they have fewer rights.
With the rise of towns, society became less rigid; urban people had more opportunities to move up from one social level to another, thus a new social structure emerged. List the social structure based on the following categories.
Top Level:
Middle Level:
Bottom Level:
Top Level:Wealthy Merchnts, Manor Lords
Middle Level:Craftspeople, shopkeepers, Bankers
Bottom Level: Peasants, Unemployed