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High Middle Ages Flashcards

The Winds of Change

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1839376The High Middle Ages(1000-1300) Western Europe redefines itself; Barbarian incasions ended around 1000; the political economic, and social chaos began to end; power of nobility slowed development;0
1839377The Crusades(1095-1200's) Single most important event in the downing of Christendom. Cause: Western Europe attempt to seize the "Holy Lands" Failure: Failed to regain the Holy Land, Turks still controlled the region Success: Military technology(crossbow and catapolt), mathematics(arabic numerals), consumer goods( silks, spices, and oranges)1
1839378Cultural DiffusionThe spread of culture2
1839379Rising merchant classHave to get rid of manorial system; merchants became more important social class3
1839380National MonarchiesKings began to unite Nation-States; lords became lower than the king4
1839381FeudalismEnded; the King and the population have a direct reputation, lords are no longer needed5
1839382Papal power threatenedRising power of monarchies and middle class; increased cultural diffusion- more critical thinking; excessive interest6
1839383Usuryexcessive interest( was a sin, Pope could excommunicate)7
1839384Failures of Crusades and Black DeathMade Popes liars and made kings more powerful8

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