1200-1450

Flashcards about major events and empires that caused change in world history, continuities, and breaks within the period.

Neo-Confucianism

A system in China that mixed Confucianism with some Buddhism.

Schism in Christianity

The separation of the east and west churches into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Black Death

Reduced Europe's population and impacted its political and economic systems.

Italian Renaissance

Marked the beginning of European cultural dominance.

Caliphate System

Religious and political leader combined into one.

Feudalism

King; Lords, Knights; Peasants.

Viking raids

Challenged Europeans to improve protection and led to European feudalism.

The Crusades

Led Europeans to the Holy Land and created a desire for Eastern goods, leading to exploration.

Mongolian empires

New group of invaders from Mongolia under the leadership of Genghis Khan.

Mamluk rule in Egypt

Non-Arab slaves in Egypt who overthrew the Egyptians.