Developments in EUROPE (U1)

What was the Edict of Milan and who issued it?

The Edict of Milan was issued by Emperor Constantine in 313 AD, granting religious tolerance to Christians.

What event marked the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

The fall of the Western Roman Empire occurred in 476 AD due to internal strife, economic troubles, and invasions by barbarian tribes.

What is the Byzantine Empire known for in relation to Christianity?

The Byzantine Empire preserved Christianity and organized its social structures around it.

What is Eastern Orthodox Christianity's role in governance?

It helped rulers justify centralized power structures, aiding in the consolidation of authority.

How did the Kievan Rus influence Christianity in Eastern Europe?

Kievan Rus emerged as a principal center of Christianity, marking the spread of Orthodox Christianity into Eastern Europe.

What marked a significant turning point in 1453?

The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, which led to the city's renaming to Istanbul and its establishment as a cultural center of the Islamic world.

What were the Crusades?

The Crusades were a series of religious wars launched by Christian Europe against Muslim territories.

How did the political landscape of Western Europe change during the medieval period?

Europe experienced political decentralization and was organized around a system of feudalism.

What is feudalism?

Feudalism is a system based on allegiances between powerful lords, monarchs, and knights.

What role did serfs play in manorialism?

Serfs worked the land in exchange for protection and were often tied to the manors where they lived.