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Example Question #21 : Socioeconomic Classes
Feudalism can best be described as a ____________.
philosophy
economic system
social structure
religious ideology
artistic movement
social structure
While Feudalism did impact the economy and cultural landscape of medieval Europe, it was first and foremost a social order that strictly dictate the roles of the upper and lower classes.
Example Question #22 : Socioeconomic Classes
Which of these statements best reflects the nature of education in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Education was only available for the wealthiest in society, and was usually carried out through the church.
Education was available to all male children in society, and was usually carried out through the church.
Education was only available for the wealthiest in society, and was usually carried out by secular authorities.
Education was available to all male children in society, and was usually carried out by secular authorities.
Education was available to all members of society, and was usually carried out by secular authorities.
Education was only available for the wealthiest in society, and was usually carried out through the church.
During the Middle Ages, education in Europe was only available to the wealthiest members of society. Universities first emerged in the twelfth century, but public schools and universal public education did not emerge until the nineteenth century. During the Middle Ages most education was carried out through the church - monastic communities arose to provide for the education of young scholars.
Example Question #23 : Socioeconomic Classes
Primogeniture was the set of laws behind which medieval practice?
the crusading for reclaiming the holy land
the bicameral parliament structure of Lords and Commons
the burning of heretics at the stake
the inheritance of land, wealth, and title by male offspring
the writing of romantic ballads
the inheritance of land, wealth, and title by male offspring
Primogeniture was the strict code of inheritance that passed all wealth land and titles down from father to eldest son. This practice severely limited the independence of women in society, and kept wealth from being distributed among lower classes.
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