Euopean Cultures Flashcards
When did the Roman Empire collapse?
500 AD
How long did the crusades go on?
Almost two centuries
What era is 500-1400 AD?
The Middle Ages
What is is feudalism?
The political system where kings would give riches to nobles in return for their loyalty
What is the manorial system?
The relationship between lords and peasants
What is a surf?
A peasant who was bound to the land and were not allowed to leave except with the permission of the lord. Not a slave
When did the economy start to improve?
The year 1000 bringing new inventions to make farming easier, faster and more efficient
What was good about sting central governments?
Less warfare and raids
What did the Roman Catholic Church provide?
Stability when there wasn’t any. As well as laws and courts with punishments
When did Italian and Arab cities benefit greatly and why?
During 1200 because they controlled most of the trade int he eastern Mediterranean
When did the Mongol empire collapse? What did this cause?
1300
Asia separated back into various empire and kingdoms once again
What compelled Europe to explore more of the world?
Trading directly with Asia was very beneficial
What is the meaning of “Renaissance”? And why was that chosen?
Rebirth because it was when there was a huge spurt of interest in the past and the geography of the rest of the world
Who was the first to find a new route to Asia? What was the route?
The Portuguese around the southern tip of Africa
When did the Portuguese reach the top of Africa?
1488
