Introduction
Many changes occurred in Europe around the year 1000. First and foremost, there were many technological advancements that would lead to the agricultural revolution that made a significant impact on Europe. Trade and travel would increase tenfold, which would eventually lead to the commercial revolution and the rise of the middle class.
Task
Use the links provided to you under the process section and complete the questions in a separate google document and turn it in through classroom.
Process
Use the links to answer the following questions for your notes for section 4. Note: some of the questions will require you to find the answers on your own.
1. How did plowing the field improve? (what piece of technology)
2. What is the three-field system?
Revival of Trade and Travel
3. What did enterprising traders form in order to travel safely?
4. What is the Hanseatic League?
5. What would a merchant ask a local lord or king for?
6. Explain three factors that led to the commercial revolution.
7. Why would merchants come together and form a partnership?
8. What are tenant farmers?
Rise of the Middle Class
9. What is the class in between the nobles and peasants?
10. What is a guild?
11. What are the steps to become a part of a guild?
12. What is an apprentice?
13. Why did newcomers to a village have to live outside the walls?
14. What is the typical layout of a city due to overpopulation?
15. What was life in cities/towns like?
Evaluation
This should be turned in through classroom for a homework assignment.