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What political structure began with the Roman Empire and later led to feudalism in Western Europe?
What political structure began with the Roman Empire and later led to feudalism in Western Europe?
What event in 476 CE marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
What event in 476 CE marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
Which term describes the traditional view of the Church’s authority in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Which term describes the traditional view of the Church’s authority in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
What significant shift in power occurred in Western Europe during the Late Middle Ages?
What significant shift in power occurred in Western Europe during the Late Middle Ages?
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Which Christian denomination dominated Eastern Europe and had a different governance system from the Western Church?
Which Christian denomination dominated Eastern Europe and had a different governance system from the Western Church?
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How did the Crusades impact the relationship between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church?
How did the Crusades impact the relationship between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church?
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What was the primary role of the Church in the social structure of Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
What was the primary role of the Church in the social structure of Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects women's roles in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects women's roles in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
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What was a consequence of the Black Death on the social structure in Western Europe?
What was a consequence of the Black Death on the social structure in Western Europe?
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How did the cultural developments in Eastern Europe differ from those in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
How did the cultural developments in Eastern Europe differ from those in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
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Study Notes
European Developments (1.6)
- Political Traditions: The Roman Empire initially unified much of Europe under a single ruler. Later divisions into Western and Eastern empires led to religious and cultural differences.
- Western Europe: The fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 CE) ushered in the Middle Ages, characterized by feudalism. Kings granted land (fiefs) to lords, who in turn provided military service. Lords granted land to knights, who fought for them, and peasants farmed the land for protection. Eventually, monarchs consolidated power, taxing populations and becoming less dependent on nobles. France, England, and the Holy Roman Empire dominated.
- Eastern Europe: The Byzantine Empire, successor to the Roman East, maintained a centralized government in Constantinople. Russia emerged from independent city-states, notably Kievan Rus', which adopted Orthodox Christianity. Close ties formed with the Byzantine Empire.
- Religious Traditions: The Great Schism of 1054 CE divided Christianity into Roman Catholicism (Western Europe) and Eastern Orthodoxy. The Roman Catholic Church, led by the Pope, held significant power and influence in a politically fragmented region. Eastern Orthodoxy followed a "Caesaropapism" model, where the emperor was both head of state and the church. The Crusades, holy wars, had a lasting impact on European relations with other regions and caused further divisions.
- Cultural Traditions: The Church dominated Western European culture and education. The Renaissance, beginning in the 14th century, brought renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman knowledge, ideas, and works. Humanism focused on individuals and the world. The printing press expanded literacy and vernacular languages. This period marks a shift away from feudal systems and toward more modernized approaches. The Eastern European region maintained diverse cultures connected under a single empire.
- Social Traditions: Western European society was rigid and highly structured by the feudal system and followed patriarchal principles. Women held limited rights and opportunities in this society. Women had limited rights and fewer opportunities. Eastern European society offered greater opportunities to women in terms of property ownership and inheritance, though their involvement in the public sphere was limited.
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Explore the significant political and religious transformations in Europe from the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages. This quiz covers key developments in Western and Eastern Europe, including the feudal system and the impact of the Byzantine Empire. Learn about the shifting dynamics of power and cultural traditions that shaped the continent.
