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The black death killed about 50 million people in Europe during the 14th century.
The black death killed about 50 million people in Europe during the 14th century.
False
The Timurid Empire was established by a leader named 'Tamerlane' in Europe.
The Timurid Empire was established by a leader named 'Tamerlane' in Europe.
False
'Mansa Musa I' was the leader of the Mali Empire during the 14th century.
'Mansa Musa I' was the leader of the Mali Empire during the 14th century.
True
The Little Ice Age was a period characterized by warmer climates around the world.
The Little Ice Age was a period characterized by warmer climates around the world.
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The Hundred Years’ War was a short conflict between France and Spain.
The Hundred Years’ War was a short conflict between France and Spain.
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The Peasants’ Revolt in 1381 in England was triggered by low food prices.
The Peasants’ Revolt in 1381 in England was triggered by low food prices.
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Nicole Oresme was born in 1382.
Nicole Oresme was born in 1382.
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Immanuel Bonfils was a German mathematician.
Immanuel Bonfils was a German mathematician.
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Albert of Saxony developed the Theory of Impetus to explain projectile motion against gravity.
Albert of Saxony developed the Theory of Impetus to explain projectile motion against gravity.
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Paolo Dagomari Di Prato was a 15th-century mathematician.
Paolo Dagomari Di Prato was a 15th-century mathematician.
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Narayana Pandit lived between 1340 and 1400.
Narayana Pandit lived between 1340 and 1400.
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Qadi Zada al-Rumi was born in Timurid Empire.
Qadi Zada al-Rumi was born in Timurid Empire.
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Study Notes
The 14th Century: A Time of Significant Changes
- The Black Death, a pandemic that devastated Europe, killed approximately 25 million people.
- The 14th century saw the rise of chivalry and the emergence of separate identities in Europe, particularly in England and France.
Empires and Leaders
- The Timurid Empire, led by Tamerlane, was a powerful force in Asia, marked by numerous wars and significant loss of life.
- The Mali Empire, under the rule of Mansa Musa I, was a wealthy and influential empire, with Mansa Musa I considered one of the richest people in the world.
Climate and War
- The Little Ice Age, a period of cooling, had a far-reaching impact on global climate patterns.
- The Hundred Years' War, a prolonged conflict between France and England, lasted from 1337 to 1437 and ended with France emerging victorious.
- The Peasants' Revolt, a significant uprising in England in 1381, was driven by the consequences of the Black Death and high taxes.
Scholars and Mathematicians
Nicole Oresme
- A renowned scholastic philosopher and economist who contributed significantly to the development of modern mathematics and science.
- Translated Aristotle's works, including Ethics, Politics, and On the Heavens, from Latin to French.
- Made key contributions to mathematics through his Tractatus de configurationibus qualitatum et motuum.
- First to prove the harmonic series, use graphical analysis, and apply infinitesimal analysis.
Albert of Saxony
- A German philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to logic and physics.
- Developed the "Theory of Impetus," an auxiliary theory of Aristotelian dynamics, to explain projectile motion.
- Wrote the "Treatise on Proportions," which influenced the application of the theory of proportions to motion.
Immanuel Bonfils
- A French-Jewish mathematician and astronomer who pioneered exponential calculus.
- Credited with inventing the system of decimal fractions.
- Employed decimal notation for integers, fractions, and both positive and negative exponents.
Paolo Dagomari Di Prato
- A 14th-century Florentine mathematician and astronomer.
- Master of the abbaco, a medieval system of calculation combining arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.
- Contributed to the development of mathematics and astronomy through his treatises on geometry and astronomy.
Non-European Mathematicians
Narayana Pandit
- A significant Indian mathematician who lived between 1340 and 1400.
- Known for his contributions to Sanskrit mathematics, particularly in the field of combinatorics.
- Authored the "Ganita Kaumudi" in 1356, a treatise on mathematical operations.
- Developed a method for systematic generation of all permutations of a given sequence.
Qadi Zada al-Rumi
- A 14th-century Turkish astronomer and mathematician.
- Born in Bursa, Ottoman Empire, in 1364 and died in Samarkand, Timurid Empire in 1436.
- Worked at the observatory in Samarkand and studied geometry and astronomy with al-Fanari.
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Test your knowledge of key events in the 14th century, such as the Black Death in Europe, the rise of chivalry and separate identities, the Timurid Empire led by Tamerlane in Asia, and the Mali Empire. Learn about the significant changes that shaped this period of history.
