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What was the main reason for the rise of the middle class after the Black Death?
What was the main reason for the rise of the middle class after the Black Death?
- Increased trade and commerce (correct)
- The creation of new laws protecting the rights of commoners
- The implementation of a new system of government
- The redistribution of land from the nobility to the commoners
Who were the Flagellants and what was their belief about the cause of the plague?
Who were the Flagellants and what was their belief about the cause of the plague?
- They were doctors who believed the plague was caused by bad air
- They were religious zealots who believed the plague was caused by the wrath of God
- They were merchants who blamed the nobility for the spread of the plague
- They were people who blamed Jews for the plague and believed in hurting themselves for their sins (correct)
What was the main advantage that England had in the Hundred Years' War?
What was the main advantage that England had in the Hundred Years' War?
- Their superior navy
- Their well-trained infantry
- Their invention of cannons and longbows (correct)
- Their alliance with the Holy Roman Empire
Study Notes
- The Black Death caused 1/3 of people to die, led to the end of feudal ages, and resulted in the rise of the middle class.
- Flagellants were people who blamed Jews for the plague and believed in hurting themselves for their sins.
- England's advantage in the Hundred Years' War was due to their invention of cannons and longbows.
- The Catholic Church faced conflicts and division in the 14th century, including the Babylonian Captivity and the Great Schism.
- The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy and was led by humanism, the study of human culture and art.
- Petrarch was the father of humanism and Michelangelo was a famous artist.
- The printing press allowed for quicker spread of information, including religious complaints around 1500.
- Martin Luther believed in faith alone for salvation and John Calvin believed in predestination.
- Henry VIII broke from the church to have an heir to the throne.
- The Council of Trent reformed Catholicism and banned the selling of indulgences.
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Test your knowledge of medieval and early modern history with these intriguing facts and events. From the devastating Black Death to the rise of the middle class, the quiz covers significant events that shaped the course of history. Discover the role of the Catholic Church during the Great Schism and the Council of Trent, and learn about the ideas of humanism and the Renaissance. Explore the impact of the printing press, the beliefs of Martin Luther and John Calvin, and the reasons behind Henry VIII's break from the church.
