Some of the Changes of the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries

question 46

Multiple Choice

Some of the changes of the eleventh and twelfth centuries included:

• A) The abandonment of urban life, in reaction to the Black Death.
• B) The growth of barter as a means of exchange.
• C) The appearance of the military as a new social class.
• D) The strengthening of the feudal economy, as the use of coinage diminished.

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Definitions:

Little Brain

Another term for the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem that plays an important role in the processing of visual and auditory information and in the control of eye movements and body movement.

Executive Control Center

A term often associated with the prefrontal cortex of the brain, responsible for decision making, planning, and regulating behavior.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement and involved in functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.