The High Middle Ages

In which centuries can we find the High Middle Ages?

• 8th - 10th centuries

• 11th - 15th centuries

• 12th - 13th centuries

• 12th - 14th centuries

One agricultural improvement was...

• Roman plough

• Heavy plough

• Wetlands

• Irrigation

What was the population in 1300?

• 73 million people

• 23 million people

• 75 million people

• 80 million people

What were the two main sea routes?

• North and Baltic Seas

• Caspian and Black Seas

• Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and Baltic Seas

A very important reason for the growth of cities was...

• The countryside was very boring

• The countryside was very cold

• Merchants looked for the protection of city walls

• In cities you could find parties

One of the biggest cities was

• Zaragoza

• London

• Gent

• York

The elite in urban society was

• Nobles

• Shopkeepers and students

• Wealthy merchants and artisans

• Mayors

What were the main buildings in medieval cities?

• Houses

• Cathedral, city hall and palaces

• Clergy houses

• The main square

What were the guilds?

• A group of artisans of the same trade

• A group of artisans of the same age

• A group of artisans of the same village

• A group of artisans of the same hair color

What was the Greek philosopher that most influenced culture during the Middle Ages?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Pericles