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What has been criticized regarding Pirenne's views?
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?
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?
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?
What factor is now believed to have contributed to the emergence of feudalism?
What term did Henri Pirenne propose for the subculture created by the nobilities' training in new warfare, professional and educational experience?
What term did Henri Pirenne propose for the subculture created by the nobilities' training in new warfare, professional and educational experience?
What was the impact of the arrival of Arabs in the 7th century CE on the continuity of trade?
What was the impact of the arrival of Arabs in the 7th century CE on the continuity of trade?
What did Charlemagne reorganize the army in view of?
What did Charlemagne reorganize the army in view of?
According to Henri Pirenne, what was inconceivable without the Saracen expansion and destruction of Mediterranean trade?
According to Henri Pirenne, what was inconceivable without the Saracen expansion and destruction of Mediterranean trade?
What was the primary purpose of the land grants given by Charlemagne to the army and soldiers?
What was the primary purpose of the land grants given by Charlemagne to the army and soldiers?
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