Medieval Trade and Islamic Impact Quiz
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What has been criticized regarding Pirenne's views?

  • Neglect of the role of Scandinavian raids in the emergence of feudalism
  • Overemphasis on the significance of the rise of the Arabs and the Islamic revolution (correct)
  • Underestimation of the impact of the Germanic invasions
  • Exaggeration of the collapse of Mediterranean trade
  • What has been pointed out about the medieval trade?

  • It was entirely dependent on the dominance of the Church
  • It saw a complete halt in all forms of trade
  • It did not witness a complete collapse of the Mediterranean trade or of long distance trade (correct)
  • It was solely responsible for the emergence of feudalism
  • What happened to metallic currency during the feudal age?

  • It completely vanished and was replaced by barter system
  • It did not witness a total disappearance although land became the chief form of wealth (correct)
  • It was devalued and became irrelevant in the feudal economy
  • It was hoarded by the Church, leading to scarcity in the feudal economy
  • What factor is now believed to have contributed to the emergence of feudalism?

    <p>Political instability arising from a multiplicity of factors including the Germanic invasions and the Scandinavian raids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Henri Pirenne propose for the subculture created by the nobilities' training in new warfare, professional and educational experience?

    <p>Chivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the arrival of Arabs in the 7th century CE on the continuity of trade?

    <p>It broke the continuity of trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charlemagne reorganize the army in view of?

    <p>The threat of Arabs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Henri Pirenne, what was inconceivable without the Saracen expansion and destruction of Mediterranean trade?

    <p>Medieval feudal society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the land grants given by Charlemagne to the army and soldiers?

    <p>Engagement in view of the threat of Arabs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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