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What gave the Church so much political power?
What unique opportunity did convents offer to women?
Why did people begin to travel more in Western Europe? Explain how this led to the revival of trade.
Discuss the two major reasons for the growth of towns.
Reading Check: Why did towns began to grow?
Reading Check: What was the Black Death?
Reading Check: Describes advantages of living in a medieval city.
What were monasteries and convents?
Recall: How was the Church important in everyday life?
Identify Effects: How did this importance contribute to the Church’s power?
List: What factors led to the increase in trade in Western Europe?
Infer: How might the growth of trade have affected the life of an ordinary person?
Define: What are guilds?
Draw Conclusions: Why would someone join a guild?
Explain: What was chivalry?
Infer: Why was chivalry a popular topic for troubadours?
Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.