Quiz

1. In order to avoid hell, one had to do good works, believe in Christ, and……?

2. What is the difference between excommunication and interdict?

3. This law was based on religious teachings, governed many aspects of life, including wills, marriages, and morals.

4. Which pope outlawed marriage for Priests?5. Who founded the Franciscan order of Priests?

Jews in Medieval Europe Jewish communities all across Europe Most groups were very tolerant Any illness or famine, Christians often blamed Jews Anti-Semitism – Prejudice against the Jews

Economic Recovery Sparks Change

Technology Improves Farming

Iron Plows Use of Horses

Production and Population Growth

Rotating Crops Three Field System▪ Grain▪ Legumes (peas & beans)▪ Unplanted

Trade Routes

Less feudal wars = more opportunity to travel and trade

Growth of Towns and Cities

Settlements grew with trade system

Protect their interests Charter▪ Document set out the rights

and privileges of the town▪ In return they paid the king

a large sum of money

Modern Business

Need for capitol (money) for investments

Credit was extended Groups of merchants

joined partnerships Insurance

Change in Society

Use of money undermined serfdom By 1300, most peasants were tenant farmers

(paid rent), or hired farm laborers