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Textbook Questions for Chapter 10
You must answer at least 3 and as many as 6 of the questions below. They all must have content,
examples, and analysis and should be no less than one full paragraph in length to receive full credit.
1.What environmental factors contributed to the growing economic depression of the
fourteenth century?
2.
Describe the psychological horror of the Black Death.
The psychological effects of the Black Death were reflected north of the
Alps
(not in Italy) by a
preoccupation with death and the afterlife evinced in poetry, sculpture, and painting; the
Roman Catholic
Church
lost some of its monopoly over the salvation of souls as people turned to
mysticism
and
sometimes to excesses
.
3.What were the causes of the Hundred Years’ War?
War between England and France from 1337 to 1453, with political and economic causes and
consequences. It was generally caused by a disagreement in the inheritance of the French
Throne. This was the longest war in European history, lasting 116 years
4
.What forces were at work that helped to speed up the rise of national
monarchies in fifteenth-century Europe?
in the 15th century there was a huge increase in population of 50%. This led to more people paying the
king's taxes and giving the way for economic growth, as the increase in demand stimulated the economy.
Secondly, the feudal system had failed. By granting so much power to noblemen, Kings weren't receiving
the sufficient powerand loyalty that they had required. This led to monarchies where kings and queens
held the most power and later led to the divine right of kings (a political and religious doctrine of royal
and political legitimacy) in which the king was pre-selected as an heir prior to their birth
.
5.What impact did global warming have on medieval Europe? What impact did global
cooling have? Which was more positive, and which was more negative?
6.What were the effects of the rise of the Mongol Empire? What role did it play in the
formation of the Muscovite state? What were the positive and negative effects of the
Pax
Mongolica
?
The Mongol Empire, under leaders like Genghis Khan and his successors, had a profound impact on the
world. They established the largest land empire in history, connecting the East and West through
conquests. This led to cultural exchange, technological diffusion, and increased trade along the Silk Road.
Additionally, the Pax Mongolica brought about a period of relative peace, allowing for safer movement of
people and goods. The Mongols, specifically the Golden Horde, ruled over the territory that is now Russia
for around two and a half centuries. During this time, the Mongols collected tribute from the Russian
principalities and exerted control over their political affairs. This Mongol influence affected the
development of the Muscovite state in several ways, such as centralizing power and administration to
better deal with Mongol authorities wich in other words It also shaped Russia’s relationships with
neighboring regions and influenced aspects of governance and taxation. But The Mongol Peace, or Pax
Mongolica, facilitated cultural and economic exchange between East and West. This period of stability
allowed merchants, scholars, and travelers to traverse the empire more safely, leading to the exchange of
ideas, languages, religions, and technologies. Trade flourished along the Silk Road, contributing to
economic growth and the spread of knowledge. While the Pax Mongolica brought many benefits, there
were also drawbacks. The Mongols imposed heavy tributes on conquered territories, which often led to
economic strain. Conquests themselves resulted in loss of life and destruction in various regions.
Moreover, the movement of people and goods along the trade routes facilitated the spread of diseases like
the Black Death, which had devastating consequences for populations
7.What happened to Europeans’ supply of silver in the fourteenth century, and what effect
did this have on the European economy?
8.What changes took place in the structure of European commerce in the fourteenth
century?
9.Why did the Norse settlements in North America and Greenland come about? Why did
they go extinct?
10.What important economic and technological innovations were made in the thirteenth and
fourteenth centuries?
11.
In what way did William of Ockham’s nominalism alter the intellectual
consensus of medieval scholasticism? What were some of the consequences
of this alteration?
A predisposition in the majority of introduction to and commentaries in Medieval philosophy to
proceed straight from 1349 to 1464, understanding 115 years of pertinent Medieval philosophical
discourse. It is argued that in the modern account of Medieval philosophy, this understatement is
manifested in either a predating of Renaissance philosophy to close the gap between 1349 and
1464 as far as possible or in proceeding straight from 1349 to Renaissance philosophy. The
article present five unique philosophical themes from this delicate period, indicating the ' post -
scholasticism ' was indeed a productive period in late Medieval philosophy, which should not be
bypassed as an inconsequential entrance to Renaissance philosophy.The period 1349 - 1464
should accordingly be appreciated for its idiosyncratic contributions to the history of ideas in the
late - 14th and early-15th centuries, with reference to the political intensification of the via
moderna, the pivotal separation separation of philosophy and theology and the resulting
independence of the natural science, in rescriyique of the institutions, transforming pragmatics
and the rise of philosophical materialism.
Methodological development in Medieval philosophy
by responding to a critical research challenge regarding the internal periodisation of the later
middle Ages. Arguing the case for ' post - scholasticism ' as an internal period indicator, the
artical present unique philosophy themes from the period, indicating that it was a productive
stage in late Medieval philosophy which should not be bypassed as an inconsequential entrance
to Renaissance philosophy.
12.In what ways does Dante’s
Divine Comedy
show continuity between the ancient world
and the medieval? In what ways does it show change?
13.How did medieval popes reach a pinnacle of power around 1200, and what then
happened to reduce them to practical pawns of the French government for the better
part of a century?
14.What is meant by the theological doctrine of transubstantiation? Was this an entirely new
doctrine for Christianity, or were medieval theologians merely restating and clarifying a
long-standing Christian belief?
15.
What benefits came with a new emphasis on sovereignty by Europe’s political
leaders? Were there any negative consequences?
European Political leaders improved the lives of European people. There was increase in GDP growth,
increases in wages and salaries, more employment opportunities for the people. There was a huge
platform for export, import, goods and services, labour in and out of the countries , these goods and
services were open to be consumed by 450 million people. It helped to raise the standards of living,
promoted peace, harmony and also introduced a single currency **euro **. Initial agenda of European
political leaders was to end the wars with the neighbouring countries and to rejuvenate from the
aftermaths of Second World War . Coal and steal industries began to join with the European countries to
promote growth economically and politically.
Yes, some negative consequences include:
>> Since restrictions across the borders decreased, it could give chance to nefarious deeds.
>> Involved less transparency
>> Local government became less powerful.
16.Discuss the achievements of French king Louis IX and his immediate successors. In what way
could they be said to be working on the same project? Are there any ways in which they
could be said to be working at cross-purposes?
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