Heimler 6

476 CE

- Western Roman Empire fell

Europe between 476 and 1,000 CE

- Fractured; divided into kingdoms; war

Feudalism

- Systems of mutual obligations between the classes; king/lords-knights-peasants/serfs

Dark Ages

- Lots of decline in the standard of living

High Middle Ages

- 1000-1450; period with more powerful monarchs; bureaucracies; standing armies

Magna Carta

- Signed in 1215; England; granted rights to nobles i.e jury trial

Roman Catholic Church

- Huge influence with education and arts

Crusades

- Pope & bishops urge Christians to reclaim Jerusalem; helps Church power

Marco Polo

- European traveler; sparks interest in Asia (China)

Bourgeoisie

- The new middle class Ex) Merchants

Little Ice Age

- Period of cooler climate; led to sharp decline in agricultural productivity & population decline

Renaissance

- "Rebirth" of Ancient Greek & Roman art, culture, literature