Topic 9: Life in Medieval Christendom

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Who is known for creating rules to govern monasteries and convents?

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Benedict

Front

Which land was NOT included in Charlemagne's Frankish empire? France, Spain, Germany, Italy

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Spain

Front

What system increased the amount of land that could be planted each year and protected the farmers from starvation?

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three-field system

Front

Craft guilds were financed through

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membership fees

Front

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the horse-powered plows? Peasants could now find other jobs. More food could be produced. Farmers cultivated more land. Serfs became "tied" to the land.

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Serfs became "tied" to the land.

Front

Which groups in the feudal system were the highest in population but made up the lowest rank?

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peasants and serfs

Front

Charlemagne accomplished many things during his reign. Which of the following was NOT one of his accomplishments: He helped spread Christianity, He encouraged the creation of schools, He reunited much of the original western Roman empire?

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He established a peace that lasted for centuries.

Front

What did the members of the Franciscan order and Poor Clares have in common?

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Believed in simplicity and devotion.

Front

Why were missionaries sent to northern Europe?

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To convert pagans to Christianity.

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How did the Catholic Church show authority in medieval Europe? Options: Its missionary work, Its control over the sacraments, Its hospitals and schools, Its monasteries and convents.

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Its control over the sacraments.