2025-01-29 -- Making Europe Medieval -- abbreviated Flashcards
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What were the consequences of the Fall?
Enormous amounts of knowledge lost, loss of trade networks, and much destruction out of ignorance
The term ‘Fall’ refers to the decline of the Roman Empire and its impact on civilization.
Why did the ‘Barbarians’ contribute to the loss of classical knowledge?
They had no use for many aspects of classical knowledge and crafts
This led to a significant decline in the preservation of ancient learning.
What religious transition occurred as Rome’s power faded?
Christianity displaced polytheistic Greek religion
This was part of the broader cultural shift in the empire.
What invention was necessary for medieval knights to use lances effectively?
Stirrups
Stirrups helped keep the rider on the horse and absorb shock from impacts.
How did the agricultural practices in medieval Europe change?
Horse-driven plows replaced ox-driven plows
This change was facilitated by the availability of feed and the development of new technologies.
What characterized medieval craftsmanship?
Little theory, much practice
This lack of theoretical foundation limited the development of systematic knowledge.
What were guild systems in medieval Europe?
Organizations that governed trades and set standards for master recognition
Guilds were crucial for regulating the quality and practices of various trades.
What was the typical daily routine in medieval Europe?
Dawn: wake and breakfast, work in fields, noon: dinner, work on loom, travel to market, sunset: socializing and supper
Sundays included church services in the morning.
What vestiges of medieval production remain today?
Winemaking, musical instrument-making, and traditional crafts
These practices highlight the lasting influence of medieval craftsmanship.
What technological conditions were required for proliferation in medieval Europe?
Technologies were allowed to proliferate only if they brought about stability
Stability was essential for the acceptance and integration of new technologies.
Why did peasants dislike millers?
Millers took their grain and only returned part of it
This created tension between peasants and millers.
What characterized cottage industries in medieval Europe?
Workers split time between fields and loom, with products made and sold piecemeal
Quality of products varied widely, leading to different levels of satisfaction among workers.
What is the apprenticeship process in medieval trades?
Apprentice → Journeyman → Master
This system was crucial for passing technical knowledge and trade secrets.
What conflicts emerged within the guild system?
Conflicts emerged over recognition as a master and setting standards
Wealth and status fluctuated based on these standards.
Fill in the blank: The medieval way of living disappears after _______.
1800
This was largely due to industrialization.
True or False: Millers were often well-respected in medieval society.
False
Millers faced resentment from both peasants and nobility.
Where would you want to go in 1000 AD for a toothache?
Coventry, Baghdad, or a random spot in China
This question illustrates the varying levels of medical care available in different regions.
