Define
Bourgeoise (200)
The middle class dedicated to trade and craftsmanship
Two agricultural advances (300)
Use of wind and water mills, new methods of cultivation, new machinery and use of animals
By how much did the population increase? (200)
A - 75%
B - 150%
C - 125%
C - 125%
How did agricultural improvement help population growth? (100)
Produced more food which improved diets and as a result resistance to disease
What did the bourgeoise offer the Kings? (300)
Financial aid
Clergy (300)
Religious leaders and their community
A consequence of crisis in the 14th century. (200)
Kings gain power against the nobles, humanism and technical innovations in navigation
Which of these is a job of the petit bourgeoise? (100)
A - banker
B - teacher
C - businessmen
B - teacher
Why did maritime trade become more important than land trade? (400)
Ships had greater capacity and were much faster
What important buildings were located in the town centre? (200)
Town hall, market, cathedral
Common people (100)
Largest social group in the cities. They were engaged in crafts or domestic service.
A causes of crisis in the 14th century (100)
War, agrarian crisis, epidemics
What material were quarries used for? (500)
A - stone
B - minerals
C - wood
A - stone
Why did the 100 year war begin? (500)
Because of the marriage of Henry II of Plantagenet of England, with Eleanor of Aquitania, causing a territorial conflict with France
What was the name of the epidemic in the 14th century? (100)
Black Death
Cofradias (500)
A religious group of artisans, under the protection of a saint/Virgin and helped each other.
A reason why cities grew in the 13th century? (500)
End of invasions, agricultural advances, population growth and trade flourishing
What percentage of the population were killed by the epidemic? (300)
A - 1/2
B - 1/4
C - 1/3
C - 1/3
Why did disease spread so quickly? (200)
Narrow, dirty streets and animals such as rats
What did the Kings offer the bourgeoise? (400)
Freedom, commercial monopolies, security to develop commercial activities
Guilds (400)
Associations where members supported each other. Must meet standards of quality, price etc.
Two goods that were transported in the Atlantic and Baltic area (400)
Wool, wine, furs, wood and wheat
What goods were imported to the Mediterranean area? (400)
A - wine
B - spices
C - wool
B - spices
How did the bourgeoise gain wealth ? (300)
From trade related activities and finantial activities such as usury (money lending)
What were important factors when choosing the locations of new towns? (500)
Proximity to supply routes and materials such as; good land, water, forests, quarries and mines