Impact of the Black Death on Feudalism

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What was a major factor leading to the end of feudalism?

Serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work (correct)

Lords increased the size and value of their estates

The size of most towns and cities increased

Kings released their vassals from their pledges of loyalty

What was a common characteristic of medieval knights and Japanese samurai?

They were both warriors with a strong code of honor (correct)

They fought each other to the death

They were both primarily involved in global trade

They were both members of the peasant class

Which group held the most power in feudal society?

serfs, vassals, king

peasants, serfs, church

church, knights, peasants

monarchs, lords, vassals (correct)

What was the largest part of the population in feudal society?

peasants Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of European demand for silk and porcelain during the Ming Dynasty?

China grew rich exchanging its goods for silver Signup and view all the answers

What do the voyages of Zheng He indicate about the Ming Dynasty?

It had trade access across the Indian Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What was a major achievement of the Ming Dynasty?

Construction of the Forbidden City as the political center of China Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor leading to the isolation of the Ming Dynasty?

The dynasty's focus on internal development and isolation from global trade Signup and view all the answers

What was Christopher Columbus' role in the newly discovered islands and continent?

Governor and Leader Signup and view all the answers

In which present-day country was the Inca Empire located?

Peru Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Aztec civilization located?

Central Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire?

Sahara Desert Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader appointed by the Spanish Crown to discover and conquer islands and continents in the ocean?

Christopher Columbus Signup and view all the answers

What was the motivation behind Christopher Columbus' voyage?

To discover and conquer new lands for the Spanish Crown Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of treason?

to be disloyal to the government Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the Ming Dynasty's decision to adopt a policy of isolation?

The failed invasion of Japan under Kublai Khan Signup and view all the answers

What export from China became popular in Europe during the Ming Dynasty?

Silk Signup and view all the answers

Which two rivers provided fresh water to the Chinese people?

Yangzi River and Yellow River Signup and view all the answers

What type of government was established by the Shang Dynasty?

Monarchy Signup and view all the answers

Why did Christopher Columbus sail west on his first expedition?

to find a shorter route to the Indies Signup and view all the answers

Where did Columbus think he had landed when he arrived in the Americas?

The East Indies Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the success of Ancient China?

Strong government Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Black Death and Feudalism

The Black Death led to the end of feudalism because serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work, eventually leading to the decline of the feudal system.

Medieval Knights and Samurai

Medieval knights and Japanese samurai shared similarities in their warrior codes of honor, such as chivalry and bushido.
Both were trained in martial arts and were skilled in horseback riding and sword fighting.

Feudal Society

The three classes that held the most power in feudal society were monarchs, lords, and vassals.
Peasants made up the largest part of the population in feudal society.

The Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty saw an increase in global trade, with China growing rich from exchanging its goods, such as silk and porcelain, for silver.
Achievements during the Ming Dynasty include the development of the Forbidden City, the construction of the Great Wall, and the voyages of Zheng He.
Zheng He's voyages indicate that the Ming Dynasty had trade access across the Indian Ocean.

Hong Wu and Treason

Hong Wu was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty and was known for his cruelty, executing people for treason.
Treason refers to being disloyal to the government.

Isolation Policy

The Ming Dynasty's decision to adopt a policy of isolation was influenced by the failed invasion of Japan under Kublai Khan.

Exports and Rivers

Porcelain was a popular export from China to Europe during the Ming Dynasty.
The Yangzi River and Yellow River provided fresh water to the Chinese people.

Ancient China

Ancient China's success was due to factors such as strong government, plentiful crops, and the Silk Road.

Government

The Shang Dynasty established a monarchical government.

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus sailed west on his first expedition to find a shorter route to the Indies.
When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he thought he had landed in Asia.
The terms of agreement for Columbus' voyage included him being the leader and governor of the islands and continents he discovered.

Impact of the Age of Exploration

European nations were impacted by the Age of Exploration through the exchange of goods and ideas, while Native Americans were impacted by the loss of population and culture due to diseases brought by Europeans.

The Inca and Aztec Empires

The Inca Empire was located in present-day Peru.
The Aztec civilization was located in central Mexico.

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Learn how the Black Death pandemic led to the decline of feudalism in Europe. Discover the social and economic changes that occurred as a result of the plague.