The Effects of the Black Death on Medieval Society

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

The failed invasion of Japan under Kublai Khan (correct)

The invention of gunpowder

The construction of the Great Wall

The impact of European religions on Chinese culture

What does the term 'treason' mean in the context of the Ming Dynasty?

to disobey the emperor's orders

to lie under oath

to plot to assassinate the king (correct)

to steal money from the government

Which of the following exports became extremely popular in Europe during the Ming Dynasty?

Landscape Paintings

Porcelain

Silk (correct)

Terracotta

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 likely outcome of treason during the Ming Dynasty?

Execution Signup and view all the answers

What was Christopher Columbus' role in the islands and continents he discovered and conquered?

Leader and Governor Signup and view all the answers

Where 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 Signup and view all the answers

What was Queen Isabella of Spain and King Ferdinand's expectation from Christopher Columbus' voyage?

To discover and conquer new lands Signup and view all the answers

What was the reward for Christopher Columbus' service to the Spanish Crown?

Improvement in rank and social standing Signup and view all the answers

How did the Black Death lead to the end of feudalism?

Serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main causes of the spread of the Black Death?

overcrowding in cities Signup and view all the answers

What was one similarity between medieval knights and Japanese samurai?

They were both heavily armored warriors. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of European demand for silk and porcelain on global trade during the Ming Dynasty?

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

Which class held the most power in feudal society?

monarchs, lords, vassals Signup and view all the answers

What is one achievement of the Ming Dynasty?

The construction of the Forbidden City as the political center of China. 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 the largest part of the population in feudal society?

peasants 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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This quiz explores how the Black Death pandemic impacted medieval society, leading to significant changes in the social and economic structures of the time.