Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to groups of notes sung to the same syllable?

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Melismas are groups of notes sung to the same syllable in vocal music. Tropes are additional text or music added to an existing piece. Polyphony refers to music with multiple independent voices or parts. Motets are short choral pieces typically sung in Latin.

Question 2

Was monasticism a key cultural institution in the early High Middle Ages? Explain your answer with examples.

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Question 3

Explain the differences between realism and nominalism.Who were the major supporters,and what were their basic arguments for each of these philosophical positions?

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Question 4

Discuss the impact of new religious orders and the lay piety movements on the medieval church.

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Question 5

What was the impact of towns and townspeople on the culture of the late High Middle Ages?

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Question 6

Near which city (at the Abbey Church of St.Denis)did the Gothic style of architecture first appear?

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The Gothic style of architecture first appeared at the Abbey Church of St. Denis in Paris in the 12th century.

Question 7

What ideals and values are expressed in the Song of Roland?

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Question 8

Compare and contrast the life of a peasant on a manor with that of a town merchant or artisan.

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Question 9

Discuss the characteristics of medieval government.What were some problems that they had in common,and how did they deal with those problems? Use as your examples two of the following: France,England,the papacy,or the German Empire.

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Question 10

What is meant by the term Scholasticism? What does the style of Scholastic reasoning reveal about the nature of medieval intellectual life?

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Question 11

Discuss the characteristics of feudalism.Is it possible to speak of a "feudal system"? Why?

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Question 12

The Gothic cathedral was identifiable by its

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The Gothic cathedral is identifiable by its flying buttresses, ribbed vaulting, and choir. These architectural features were used to support the immense height and weight of the building, while also allowing for large windows and open spaces to be included in the design. Rounded arches and thick walls were more characteristic of Romanesque architecture, while domed ceilings and many statues were more common in Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Stained glass windows and simple decorations were also common in Gothic cathedrals, but alone they are not enough to identify the style.

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT among the technological advances during the High Middle Ages?

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During the High Middle Ages, there was a shift from using oxen to horses for plowing, which was a significant technological advance.

Question 14

Describe chivalry and how it manifested in feudal society.

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Question 15

What were two major innovations in music during the High Middle Ages?

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Tropes and polyphony were two major innovations in music during the High Middle Ages. Tropes involved adding new melodies and texts to existing chants, while polyphony involved the use of multiple independent voices or parts in music. These innovations paved the way for more complex and elaborate forms of music in the later Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Quiz 10: The High Middle Ages 1000-1300