8 Questions
What was a key characteristic of the Feudal System's social hierarchy?
A decentralized power structure with local governance
Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
Significant economic, social, and cultural changes
What was a key feature of the Renaissance?
The revival of classical Greek and Roman culture
Who was a notable figure of the Renaissance?
Michelangelo
What was the primary source of power for the new industrial centers during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam power
What was the primary economic focus of the Feudal System?
Agriculture and trade
What marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era?
The Renaissance
What was a key factor in the decline of the Feudal System?
The Black Death and the Hundred Years' War
Study Notes
Renaissance
- Time period: 14th-17th centuries
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Key features:
- Revival of classical Greek and Roman culture
- Emergence of humanism, emphasizing individualism and secularism
- Development of arts, literature, and science
- Notable figures: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei
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Impact:
- Marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era
- Shaped Western culture, politics, and society
Industrial Revolution
- Time period: 18th-19th centuries
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Key features:
- Transition from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing
- Development of steam power and factories
- Growth of cities and industrial centers
- Emergence of new social classes: industrialists and workers
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Impact:
- Significant economic, social, and cultural changes
- Shaped modern industrial society and global economy
Feudal System
- Time period: Medieval period (9th-15th centuries)
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Key features:
- Pyramid-shaped social hierarchy: king, nobles, vassals, peasants
- Lords provided protection, peasants provided labor and goods
- System of obligations and dependencies
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Characteristics:
- Decentralized power, local governance
- Limited social mobility, hereditary roles
- Economic focus on agriculture and trade
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Decline:
- Weakened by the Black Death, Hundred Years' War, and rise of cities
Test your knowledge of the Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and Feudal System, and learn about their impact on Western culture, politics, and society.
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