Ch. 20

Question 1

In the High Middle Ages, what state seemed to have the most potential to re-create centralized, imperial rule?

Answer 1

Holy Roman Empire

Question 2

Who did William of Normandy conquer in 1066?

Answer 2

England

Question 3

What was the political structure of Italy in the high middle ages?

Answer 3

City-states

Question 4

What was the Hanseatic League?

Answer 4

a trading network that operated in Baltic and North Sea

Question 5

Where did the reconquest of lands from the Muslims occur?

Answer 5

Spain

Question 6

What factors explain the increased agricultural production of the High Middle Ages?

Answer 6

expansion of arable lands, refined agricultural techniques (cultivation of beans ^, domesticated

animals, crop rotations improved, raised fish in ponds, books with agricultural techniques

published) watermills and heavy plows as well also the horseshoe and horse collar.

Question 7

Where the revival of Urban Society most pronounced?

Answer 7

Italy

Question 8

What ancient Greek philosopher was central to though during the High Middle Ages?

Answer 8

Aristotle