12 Questions
What percentage of Europe's population was wiped out by the Black Death?
60%
What was the primary source of wealth for the Middle Class?
Commerce
What was the term used to describe anyone living in a town?
Burgher
What was the outcome of the bourgeoisie gaining wealth and influence?
They gained a higher status and were able to buy their own lands
What was the name given to the cities that evolved in France, Germany, and England?
Burgher Cities
What was the term derived from the word 'burg', meaning town surrounded by high walls?
Bourgeoisie
What was the significance of bullions to a nation according to mercantilists?
It was a measure of a nation's power and prestige
What was one of the reasons why colonies were important to mercantilists?
They provided raw materials and slaves for the mother country
What was one of the policies adopted by rulers to increase revenue, according to mercantilist theory?
Imposing tariffs on imported goods
What was one of the characteristics of a nation, according to the text?
A distinct culture and language
Who was William, according to the text?
The Duke of Normandy who claimed the right to be king
What was the purpose of the Domesday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror?
To survey the land and resources owned by people in England
Explore the recovery of cities after the Black Death, the rise of the middle class, and the growth of nation-states in Europe during the Middle Ages.
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