Art and Culture in Medieval Europe – Flashcards

The Canterbury Tales is helpful to historians because the author describes several people on a pilgrimage. explains the characteristics of a noble knight. indicates the strict class structure of the period. details what clothing was made of at the time.

What was a major effect of the new economic prosperity in medieval Europe? More food was available for townspeople. Fewer people were required to farm the land. The population moved from rural to urban settings. Towns were seldom chartered by a king or lord.

During the early Middle Ages, only a few towns existed because agriculture was the basis of the economy. people were encouraged to rely on a lord. poor farming methods required many workers. individuals wanted to live in a small community.

What was a main advantage of the three-field system? Crops matured at different times. New types of crops could be grown. Extra food reduced the chance of famine. Multiple harvests became commonplace.

How did merchants most likely influence medieval culture? by sharing ideas and information at trade fairs by forming trade organizations like the Hanseatic League by increasing trade between France and the British Isles by selling and trading quality goods in many different countries

The Canterbury Tales is important because it explains how various pilgrims acted. reveals common attitudes of the time. provides information about cultural ideals. details the differences between social classes.

Why was the development of towns economically important? The towns became centers of commerce. The towns created homes for a variety of guilds. The towns were established by charters from the king. The towns helped peasants develop marketable skills.

Feudalism and the manor system changed life in the Middle Ages by developing new types of art and literature. creating sufficient food for a larger population. developing trade between towns and countries. creating a system whereby quality goods were produced.

Why were guilds developed? to encourage trade between regions to establish a method for teaching skills to protect the interests of the craftspersons to fine those who typically produced poor work

Which statement best describes courtly love songs? Courtly love songs were centered on honor and bravery. Courtly love songs were played on a variety of instruments. Courtly love songs were written by ladies to honor knights. Courtly love songs were sung by a small group of musicians.