history c1000 Flashcards
1
Q
why was Baghdad the centre of the world in c1000
A
Because the Silk Roads connected the world and the Middle East was at the
centre of them. It was also the capital of the Islamic Empire that dominated the
Middle East and North Africa at the time.
2
Q
How did Emma of Normandy and Empress Matilda affect the English succession?
A
They influenced who was king through their marriages, sons & actions.
3
Q
How much did the Norman Conquest change life in England?
A
The Norman Conquest changed life in England quite a lot in some ways, although
farming and other aspects of daily life remained the same.
4
Q
Why were the Crusades significant?
A
The Crusades had a significant impact on the Middle East and Europe.
