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Why did merchants gain a more important position in medivel society? |
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More frequent trade rich w/ expensive taste more trade means more money |
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Primary function of guilds? |
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security mutual control profit to all members |
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How did methods of scholars differ before and after 1000? |
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didn't present old knowledge; created new developments in logic, math, philosophy invention of eye galsses |
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lords holds all land in fief or fee relation btw lords and vassals; homage, legal and military service of vassals |
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demesne, serf or villein holding free peasant land |
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why did W. feudalism eventually lead to limited government? |
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Aristocrates opposed absolute monarchy, imposed checks on central power |
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How did asian civ. compare to medieval europe during this time? |
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asian; tended to emphasize group loyalty, monarchies remained absolute |
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how did japan isolate itself from contact with the west? |
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japanese forbidden to travel abroad govt prohibits construction of large seagoing ships, coastline trade only |
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WHY did japan restrict contact with the west? |
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belived that outside world was an inferior place, best kept at bay |
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What policies did Tokugawa Sogunate pursue to bring order? |
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efficient beuracracy and confucian values Warrior aristocracy given prestigious status |
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How did China isolate itself from contact with the west? |
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With only two trading posts |
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What role did china play in the world economy during this period? |
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