Although Moneylending Was an Important Factor in the Success of Early

question 30

Multiple Choice

Although moneylending was an important factor in the success of early Italian merchant activity:

• A)merchants had to procure loans from Muslim bankers,as such wealth was not available in Europe.
• B)the Church taught that all merchants were beyond God's favor.
• C)northern medieval towns prospered instead,because of the traditional landed aristocracy.
• D)the papacy refused to borrow money in the Middle Ages.
• E)the western Christian church condemned the practice as usurious.

---

Definitions:

Systematic Sensitization

A therapeutic process designed to gradually expose an individual to a feared stimulus to decrease their anxiety response.

Cognitive Mechanics

Refers to the underlying biological processes related to brain function, such as processing speed, attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities.

Developmental Restructuring

Refers to changes made within an organization or system aimed at improving its effectiveness by altering its structure, processes, or interactions.

Vivid Mental Pictures

Highly detailed and clear images formed in the mind, often evoked by descriptive language or creative thinking.