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Noble, Western Civilization: The Continuing Experiment, 4e
Thomas F. X. Noble, University of Virginia
Barry S. Strauss, Cornell University
Duane J. Osheim, University of Virginia
Kristen B. Neuschel, Duke University
William B. Cohen, Indiana University
David D. Roberts, University of Georgia
Rachel G. Fuchs, Arizona State University
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Chapter 10:
Medieval Civilization at its Height, 900 - 1300
Review Questions
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Define the term "feudal system." Why are historians increasingly reluctant
to use it in their descriptions of medieval society?
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How free were serfs? What trends do you note in this regard during this period?
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What place did Jews have in medieval society? What made them vulnerable to
attack by their Christian neighbors?
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Describe the mendicant orders of St. Francis and St. Dominic. What conditions
led to their creation?
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Compare and contrast a medieval and modern university. What functions did
universities play in medieval society?
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Compare and contrast Romanesque and Gothic architecture. What values do these
two styles of architecture reflect?
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