Feudalism

practice of chivalry by European knights

The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to

collapse of a strong central government

The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the

prosperity led to the creation of many works of art

Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?

Manorialism

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?

Rigid class structure

Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?

rigid class structure

Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?

emphasis on individualism

Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

the philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

Manor

a large estate including farmland, forests, meadows, villages, tenants, and the house or castle of the lord

Freeman

a peasant who is a tenant of the lord but NOT tied to the land. He pays to use the land and is free to leave.

Vassal

a servant who has sworn alligiance (loyalty) to an overloard

The Church

"All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny." Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?

Manorialism

A economic system of self-sufficient farms. Serfs worked and payed taxes in return for the use of the land. (This allowed feudalism to work)

Serf

A peasant not free to leave the land

Noble

A person of high rank by birth or title

Peasant

A poor person who works the land

Knight

A soldier, usually a warrior on horseback

maintained a uniquely individual culture while borrowing much from other cultures

A valid generalization about early Japanese culture is that Japan

questioning of traditional authority

During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?

the emphasis on individual worth increased

European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance

a well-defined class system

Feudal Japan had...

an emphasis on social order

Feudal societies are generally characterized by

power was based on class relationships

Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that

Roman Catholic Church

In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

Lord

Medieval noble (of higher rank)

furthered cultural diffusion throughout Western Europe

One important effect of the Crusades on Western Europe was that they

Charlemagne

Strong King of the Franks who united much of Europe to create a Christian kingdom. Crowned emperor by the Pope.

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry

The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were

was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments

The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that

Religious themes

The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with

Feudalism

system of relationships where land use is given in return for pledges of loyalty, protection, and service