Medieval to EM Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the term Middle Ages, and what did he think?
A
Petrarch, who thought the Renaissance was MA
2
Q
Is EM medieval or modern?
A
Neither
3
Q
What are some discontinuities of EM to MA?
A
100 Year War, Black Death
4
Q
What are some continuities of EM to MA?
A
12th - 16th century saw change in agriculture, gradual dev of trading, banking, state formation.
5
Q
What time did the Byzantine Empire become Christian?
A
4th Century C.E.
6
Q
What was the Byzantine Empire referred to as?
A
Eastern Roman Empire
7
Q
When did the Crusaders sack Constantinople?
A
1204
8
Q
When did the Ottoman Turks take Constantinople?
A
1453
