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    What was feudalism?

    A social system where land was exchanged for service.

    How did serfs differ from peasants?

    Serfs were bound to the land, while peasants were free.

    What was life like on a manor?

    Manors were self-sufficient estates with agricultural production.

    What role did the church play in the Middle Ages?

    It was a central authority influencing daily life and politics.

    What were the Crusades?

    Religious wars that facilitated cultural exchange between East and West.

    Where did the Bubonic Plague start?

    It began in Asia and spread through trade routes.

    What areas were hardest hit by the Bubonic Plague?

    Urban centers with high population density suffered the most.

    How did people react to the Bubonic Plague?

    Reactions included fear, scapegoating, and religious fervor.

    What economic impact did the Bubonic Plague have?

    It caused labor shortages, leading to higher wages for workers.

    What are the 4 'isms' of the Renaissance?

    Humanism, secularism, individualism, and classicism.

    Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

    Italy's wealth and trade routes fostered cultural revival.

    What were patrons during the Renaissance?

    Wealthy individuals who funded artists and intellectuals.

    Who was Da Vinci?

    A polymath known for art, science, and inventions.

    What is Machiavelli known for?

    His political treatise 'The Prince' on power and governance.

    What was significant about the Incas?

    They developed advanced agriculture and architecture in the Andes.

    What were chinampas in Aztec civilization?

    Floating gardens used for agriculture in Tenochtitlan.

    What was the Mayan calendar used for?

    It tracked time and agricultural cycles.