Q3 Week4 Flashcard: Medieval Europe: Church, Crusades, and Social Change

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What was the primary role of the Christian Church in medieval European society?

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Maintaining spiritual and social order

Front

Which group within the medieval Church was responsible for copying and preserving ancient texts? Options: Knights, Monks, Peasants, Merchants

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Monks

Front

Who signed the Magna Carta?

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King John

Front

What were the TWO major effects of the Magna Carta?

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It gave peasants more rights, and took away some of the kings rights

Front

What was the primary way the Black Death spread throughout Europe?

Back

Infected fleas from rats

Front

Approximately what percentage of Europe's population died during the Black Death?

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30-50%

Front

Which symptom was NOT commonly associated with the Black Death? Options: Fever, Blackened skin, Hair loss, Swollen lymph nodes

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Hair loss

Front

How did the Black Death affect medieval medicine and healthcare?

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It resulted in improved sanitation practices

Front

During the Black Death, which group was often wrongly blamed for spreading the disease?

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Jewish communities

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How did the Black Death contribute to the decline of feudalism?

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It increased the value of peasant labor