The Growth of Nation-States in the Middle Ages

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What percentage of Europe's population was wiped out by the Black Death?

  • 40%
  • 50%
  • 70%
  • 60% (correct)

What was the primary source of wealth for the Middle Class?

  • Commerce (correct)
  • Serfdom
  • Agriculture
  • Nobility

What was the term used to describe anyone living in a town?

  • Burgher (correct)
  • Middle Class
  • Nobility
  • Bourgeoisie

What was the outcome of the bourgeoisie gaining wealth and influence?

<p>They gained a higher status and were able to buy their own lands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the cities that evolved in France, Germany, and England?

<p>Burgher Cities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term derived from the word 'burg', meaning town surrounded by high walls?

<p>Bourgeoisie (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of bullions to a nation according to mercantilists?

<p>It was a measure of a nation's power and prestige (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons why colonies were important to mercantilists?

<p>They provided raw materials and slaves for the mother country (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the policies adopted by rulers to increase revenue, according to mercantilist theory?

<p>Imposing tariffs on imported goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the characteristics of a nation, according to the text?

<p>A distinct culture and language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was William, according to the text?

<p>The Duke of Normandy who claimed the right to be king (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror?

<p>To survey the land and resources owned by people in England (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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