Social Studies Chapter 17 Flashcards
What was the main cause of the Hundred Years War ?
The claim by english kings to the throne of france
What was the original purpose of the inquisition
Fight heresy within the catholic church
Which english king was considered an ineffective ruler because he spent most of his reign fighting the crusades
Richard 1
Nation states were large territories with what ?
Common cultures and languages
The Norman kings changed England bu introducing what ?
A single code of law
Which king strengthened his power over the nobles of France during the 1200s?
Louis lX
Why did economic growth help the kings increase their power ?
They were no longer dependent on their lords for their armies .
What explains why the feudal system developed?
There was no centralized power during the early middle ages .
The difference between serfdom and slavery
Serfs could not be bought or sold
What does this proverb represent
Town air brings freedom
Peasants could gain economic opportunity and status by escaping to a city
What was the problem with using rushes to create flooring
They were difficult to replace and collected waste and germs
Why did the bubonic plague infect so many Europeans
The disease could be spread without physical contact .
The strain of the bubonic plague originated in …
China
What was the result of the regular repeated outbreaks of the bubonic plague?
People became frightened of the disease
What change in the economy of Europe was a result of outbreaks of the bubonic plague ?
A sharp increase in the demand for costs of labors
