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
