A time that gave us the Magna Carta, nations like England, France, Spain, and Japan. Heroes like Joan of Arc, the Shogun and Knights, commerce, a new economy should not be called “Dark”. The Middle Ages is the time that goes from 400 CE, after the fall of the Roman Empire, to 1400 CE. During this time Europe experienced the crusades, which led to the unification of kingdoms and new commerce routes between Europe, Africa, and Asia. The medieval feudal system developed during this time, with many small villages of peasants and serfs protected under lords in fiefdoms. This started changing the economy in Europe. Similar things happened in Japan under the Shogun. Also, commerce between China, Japan, and Korea was strong during this time, which led to many developments.
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It had nothing to do with this period being dark. When you think about something “dark” it makes me think of no light, no education, no government, no food or water. When you read about the Middle Ages, this does not describe this period. Instead there is enlightment in thought, in governments, in commerce and economy. It seems instead that things got organized during this time. People went from tribes and villages to nations with order and government.
One of the key events that happened during the Middle Ages were the crusades, where wave after wave of knights and warriors went over land and sea from Europe to the Middle East to try to conquer the Holy Land. These expeditions helped open trade routes that created more commerce between three continents, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The trade routes can be seen in the map on Document E. As people traveled from place to place, they shared cultures and exchanged ideas. This also helped Europe develop ways to explore new lands and even discover
It had nothing to do with this period being dark. When you think about something “dark” it makes me think of no light, no education, no government, no food or water. When you read about the Middle Ages, this does not describe this period. Instead there is enlightment in thought, in governments, in commerce and economy. It seems instead that things got organized during this time. People went from tribes and villages to nations with order and government.
One of the key events that happened during the Middle Ages were the crusades, where wave after wave of knights and warriors went over land and sea from Europe to the Middle East to try to conquer the Holy Land. These expeditions helped open trade routes that created more commerce between three continents, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The trade routes can be seen in the map on Document E. As people traveled from place to place, they shared cultures and exchanged ideas. This also helped Europe develop ways to explore new lands and even discover