The basic economic ideology concerning market activity in Feudal times arose from the Church via Canon Law and enforced by religious beliefs and the guilds.

1. Did the economic activities of the Templars, a sect of the church, abide by Feudal 'regulations' on economic activity? Why or why not?

2. Name and discuss two key factors that helped erode the Feudal economic structure and pave the way for the emerging mercantile society and be sure to explain why they were key. These factors can be economically related, politically related or ideologically related.