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15 Cards in this Set
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Middle Ages
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roughly the thousand years between the 400s and 1400s.
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Middle Class
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those who were socially and economically between the working class and the upper class.
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Feudalism
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people who exchange loyalty to their lord in exchange for land and protection.
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Self-sufficient
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able to make the things one most needs for survival.
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Crusades
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wars between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land during the Middle Ages.
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Nationalism
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love for and loyalty to one's country.
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Renaissance
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the cultural and intellectual "rebirth" of Europe that began in the 1300s.
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Western Europe Declines
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Western Europe declined because under Germanic rule there was no trade and without money the kingdom fell apart.
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The Dreaded Norsemen
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The Dreaded Norsemen were also known as the Vikings, they would attack from the north.
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Rise of Feudalism
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The rise of Feudalism brought a way for people to live off land.
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Influence of the Church
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The Church had a very strong power. Once kingdoms fell apart the Church took over jobs once carried out by the government. The two important parts of the Church were the monks and the nuns.
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Revival of Trade and Towns
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The Norsemen were not so threatening so much. Other Norsemen became Christians and settled into European society.
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Trade with the East
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Trade was increasing in Europe but also with places outside of Europe. In China came silk and dyes, as well as dishes. Some of the precious goods from the East is cloves, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and ginger.
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The Decline of Feudalism
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The lords soon got weak and strong rulers emerged in Europe. Then countries became safer and people began to travel more.
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A New Spirit of Curiosity
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During this time there was a time of rebirth called Renaissance. Books could be made quickly and cheaper.
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