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Answer 1

Document A: Magna Carta, Excerpt of Primary Source



During the 1100s, King John of England began to abuse his power against nobles. At the time, the king had almost unlimited power, and John took advantage of this by demanding large amounts of money without consulting nobles and deciding court cases according to his personal whims. Soon the nobles began to resent John’s actions. After John lost a battle against France, the king had to make sure he had the support of his nobles. As a result, he agreed to sign a royal charter created by the nobles to protect their rights. This charter was called the Magna Carta.



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Document Analysis

How did religion influence the Magna Carta?

How did the Magna Carta limit the power of King John?

How did the Magna Carta lay the foundation for democracy?



Document B: Treatise Written to a Devout Man, Excerpt from Primary Source

Walter Hilton was an English mystic who lived during the 1300s. His work Treatise Written to a Devout Man served as a guide on how to lead a Christian life. It was very influential during the 1400s and beyond. In fact, this book is still used for devotional studies today.



Document Analysis

How much influence do you think pastors had on society during the Middle Ages in Europe? Explain.

What is the mixed life?

To lead the mixed life, do you think a prelate or pastor would spend time in a monastery? Explain.



Document C: Joan of Arc, Painting



Joan of Arc (1412-1431), a national heroine of France, claimed to hear voices from God that called her to help the French drive the English out of France. Indeed, she led a French army in a victory over the English at Orleans. Later, a French court with English sympathies sentenced her to death. By her acts of bravery and by helping to unite the French, Joan contributed to the formation of a French national identity. Indeed, most French people view her as a symbol of national consciousness.

This miniature painting was created around 1450, during the late Middle Ages. European painting at that time started to show some of the naturalistic influence of the ancient Greek and Roman artists. However, these works still retain some of the flatness that characterized medieval art.



Document Analysis

How does this painting show the influence of religion on politics?

Do you think the painter of this picture viewed Joan of Arc as a heroine? Explain.

How does this painting combine the style of the ancient Greeks and Roman artists with that of the artists of the Middle Ages? Give examples.



Document D: Trade Routes during the Late Middle Ages, Map



This map shows overland and sea trade routes during the late Middle Ages in Europe.

Document Analysis

How do you think Pope Urban II and the Crusades influenced the trade routes shown on this map?

Which cities shown on the map do you think were most affected by ideas from foreign lands?

Which cities were least affected by ideas from foreign lands? Explain.

What cities seemed to benefit the most from trade routes by sea? Explain.



Document E: Feudalism in Europe, Graphic



During the Middle Ages, the king ruled over a large area of land; however, the king parceled out land to nobles, who in return promised to serve the king. For protection, nobles sought the allegiance of knights. In return for his allegiance, a knight usually received a piece of the noble’s land. Some church officials also owned land.

Artisans often worked on a manor for a lord; some worked in towns. Usually, merchants were located in cities. Merchants and artisans were not involved in the exchange of land for services, as were the king, nobles, and church officials. The peasants, called serfs, farmed the land for nobles and other landowners.

Document Analysis

Do you think the social standing of merchants during the Middle Ages helped or hurt the economy? Explain.

Do you think church officials had a large amount of influence in the feudal system? Explain.

In the feudal system, do you think knights ever felt conflicting loyalties? Explain.



Document F: Feudalism in Japan, Graphic



In medieval Japan, the emperor had no real power. Instead, a powerful lord called a shogun ruled for the emperor. The shogun was the most important daimyo, or large landowner. Warriors called samurai were hired by daimyos for protection. The vast majority of society consisted of peasants, artisans, and merchants.

The peasants farmed the land, and the artisans made products. The merchants occupied the lowest class because they did not produce any goods that contributed to society.

Document Analysis

Do you think the social standing of merchants in feudal Japan helped or hurt the economy? Explain.

How is feudalism in Japan similar to the feudalism in Europe? How is it different?

Do you think feudalism in Japan helped to unify the country? Explain.



Document G: Articles of Admonition, Excerpt



A poet and military leader in Japan, Imagawa Ryōshun (1325-1420) wrote this work to his younger brother, Imagawa Nakaaki. Nakaaki served as a governor of a province. Apparently, he had failed to live up to Ryōshun’s high ideals. Ryōshun was well known for his learning and his bravery on the battlefield. He wrote Articles of Admonition when he was 87 years old.

ased on this excerpt, do you think Buddhism had a widespread influence in Japan? Explain.

In medieval Japan, what do you think are some of the attributes of moral behavior?

According to Ryōshun, what negative influence, what should his brother try to avoid



Document H: Excerpt for Secondary Source and Topographical Map of Japan



This excerpt describes Japanese trade with China during the feudal period. Trade between these countries varied depending on the political relations at the time. For example, during the Mongol raids of Japan, trade between Japan and China lapsed. However, peaceful relations between these countries caused trade to flourish.

Document Analysis

Based on this excerpt, do you think trade was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism to Japan? Explain.

Summarize the trade relations described in this excerpt. Do you think the geographic locations of Japan, China, and Korea contributed to this trade? Explain.

Based on the geography of Japan, do you think trade from one area of Japan to another could be difficult? Explain.

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@hartnn @ChrisNeedsHelp

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