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What significant change to governance was instigated by the Magna Carta in 1215?
What significant change to governance was instigated by the Magna Carta in 1215?
What was a key impact of the Black Death on social structure?
What was a key impact of the Black Death on social structure?
Which statement describes the main purpose of the Crusades?
Which statement describes the main purpose of the Crusades?
What does the term 'God, Glory, Gold' refer to in the context of the Crusades?
What does the term 'God, Glory, Gold' refer to in the context of the Crusades?
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How did artwork serve the Catholic faith during the period of illiteracy?
How did artwork serve the Catholic faith during the period of illiteracy?
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What is an example of a technological innovation that improved maritime navigation during this era?
What is an example of a technological innovation that improved maritime navigation during this era?
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What was the main economic shift that occurred during this period?
What was the main economic shift that occurred during this period?
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What was a consequence of the improvement of the Silk Roads by the Mongols?
What was a consequence of the improvement of the Silk Roads by the Mongols?
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Study Notes
Governance
- Magna Carta 1215 reduced nobility's control.
- English Parliament formed in 1265.
- House of Lords and House of Commons were established.
- Black Death (1346-1353) shifted social classes for the poor.
- Hundred Years' War (France vs. England) was the first war using gunpowder.
Religion
- Artwork portrayed Catholic faith, teaching biblical stories to the poor (90% illiterate).
- Crusades aimed to recapture the 'Holy Lands.'
- The Middle Ages transitioned into the Renaissance.
- There was a rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim sentiment.
- The three main goals were God, Glory, and Gold.
Renaissance
- Expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain.
- Ferdinand and Isabella united Spain, aiming for a unified Catholic nation.
- Rise of humanism and intellectual pursuits.
- Increased government centralization.
- Growth of art, literature, and paintings.
- Patronage of art became more common.
Desire for Goods/Technological Advancements
- Demand for luxury goods increased production and innovation.
- Shift from bartering to a monetized system (e.g., flying cash).
- Mongol influence improved safety and trade on the Silk Roads.
- Technological innovations like the rudder, magnetic compass, astrolabe, Chinese junk ships, lateen sails, and saddles.
Monsoon Winds
- Caravanserai - rest stops for travelers, providing water and shelter.
- Monsoon winds are observable using scientific methods; similar to a hotel that allows people to rest.
- April to September, Southwest winds prevail.
- November to February, Northeast winds predominate.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and transformations during the Medieval period, including the Magna Carta, the formation of the English Parliament, and the rise of humanism in the Renaissance. Explore the impact of social and religious changes, as well as the technological advancements that shaped this era.
