Middle Ages - Exploration Flashcard

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What was feudalism in medieval Europe?

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A system where land was exchanged for military service

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What was a manor in the manorial system?

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A large estate owned by a lord with peasants working the land

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What were peasants or serfs' role in the manorial system?

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They worked the land in exchange for protection

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What were major consequences of the Bubonic Plague in medieval Europe?

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The decline of trade and lots of death.

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How did agricultural improvements affect European towns around 800 CE?

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They led to increased food production and supported growing populations

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What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

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To reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control

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How did the Crusades affect the feudal system?

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They weakened the power of nobles as kings gained more authority

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What was a key feature of Renaissance art?

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Realism and the depiction of human emotion

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What was an effect of the Renaissance?

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The revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman knowledge

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What theory did Nicolaus Copernicus propose?

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The Sun is at the center of the universe