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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Here we shall gather the manifestation, the declaration, the account of the sowing and the dawning by the Framer and the Shaper, She Who Has Borne Children and He Who Has Begotten Sons, as they are called Creator of the Green Earth and Creator of the Blue Sky, as they are called. These collectively are evoked and given expression as the Midwife and the Patriarch, whose names are Xpiyacoc and Xmucane, the Protector and the Shelterer, Twice Midwife and Twice Patriarch, as they are called in Quich traditions. They gave voice to all things and accomplished their purpose in purity of being and in truth.
All then was measured and staked out into four divisions, doubling over and stretching the measuring cords of the womb of sky and the womb of earth. Thus were established the four corners, the four sides, as it is said, by the Framer and the Shaper, the Mother and the Father of life and all creation, the giver of breath and the giver of heart, they who give birth and give heart to the light everlasting, the child of light born of woman and the son of light born of man, they who are compassionate and wise in all thingsall that exists in the sky and on the earth, in the lakes and in the sea.

Based on this excerpt from the Popol Vuh, a sacred Mayan text, what can be inferred about gender relationships in Mayan society?

  1. The Mayans were a patriarchal society.

  2. The Mayans were a matriarchal society.

  3. The Mayans favored the roles of men over women.

  4. The Mayans favored the roles of women over men.

  5. The Mayans were relatively egalitarian.
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The Mayans were a patriarchal society.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

Which of the following is a difference between Andean and Mesoamerican cultures?

  1. The presence of writing systems.

  2. A powerful priestly class.

  3. The practice of human sacrifice.

  4. The building of monumental architecture.

  5. Complex agricultural systems.
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The presence of writing systems.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania

The Olmec, the Maya, the Toltec, the Aztec, and the Inca are the earliest major civilizations of the Americas and are termed as the ________.

  1. Paleolithic migrations

  2. Cultures of "blue men"

  3. Mesoamerican cultures

  4. Tewa nations

  5. Sun worshippers
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Mesoamerican civilization, the complex of indigenous cultures that developed in parts of Mexico and Central America prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th century. In the organization of its kingdoms and empires, the sophistication of its monuments and cities, and the extent and refinement of its intellectual accomplishments.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The cultural bankruptcy of Europe during the Middle Ages is often referred to as _________ Age.

  1. Dark

  2. Bright

  3. Black

  4. Golden
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The period following the fall of the Roman Empire in Europe is historically referred to as the Dark Ages due to the perceived decline in cultural and intellectual activity.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The powerful ruling dynasties that emerged in countries like ___________ during the ${15}^{th}$ century weakened the feudal system.

  1. Rome, Italy and Greece

  2. France, England and Spain

  3. Germany, Turkey and Austria

  4. Germany, Switzerland and Holland
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The rise of centralized monarchies in France, England, and Spain during the 15th century contributed significantly to the decline of the feudal system.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The feudalism was a institution of administration based on which of the following?

  1. The contractual relationship between the land holders.

  2. The tenure of the land and the contractual relationship between the land holders.

  3. The tenure of the land and the contractual relationship between the vendors.

  4. None of the above
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Feudalism gave economic and political powers to the feudal lords. The king gave the land to the nobles who donated small areas of lands to their subordinates. It was an agreement between the powerful and the weak. Feudalism became popular in all sections and institutions of the European society.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The rise of barbaric tribes in Europe led to the emergence of

  1. Feudal system

  2. Social revolution

  3. Religious reformation

  4. Renaissance
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The instability caused by the collapse of central authority and the rise of barbaric tribes led to the development of the feudal system, where land was exchanged for protection and service.