Global Studies - Medieval/Renaissance period Flashcards
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DEFINITION: medieval
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a period in history that spanned from the A.D. 500s to the 1500s; from the latin medium middle and aevum age
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Where did the medieval period take place?
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Western Europe
3
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What happened after Rome fell?
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Germanic leaders seized power
4
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What helped Western Europe thrive?
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access to the sea and waterways
rich and abundent soil
lots of livestock
5
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What was Franks?
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a tribe
6
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DEFINITION: convert
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to change one’s relgion
