How did the fall of Rome impact Western and Eastern Europe?
After the fall of Rome, Western Europe entered a period known as the “Dark Ages,” and Eastern Europe flourished under the Byzantine Empire.
What was feudalism?
A social, political, and economic system where land was provided in exchange for taxes, crops, or military service. This system helped bring safety, order, and stability to Medieval/Western Europe.
What was manorialism?
The manor system was the method of land ownership in parts of Europe. Manorialism consisted of the division of the land into self-sufficient estates.
Why did feudalism & manorialism develop in Western Europe?
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was dangerous, violent, and unstable. People fled the cities to the country, and feudalism developed.
Where was the Byzantine Empire?
It was the continuation of the Roman Empire in its Eastern Provinces during the middle ages. Its capital city was Constantinople.
How did geography and its location affect the development of the Byzantine Empire?
It was the center of trade so every nation passed through their empire to trade
How did Justinian and Theodora gain power in the Byzantine Empire?
The Byzantine empire gained power by going to was
How did Justinian and Theodora consolidate power in the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian and Theodora consolidated power by squashing rebellions such as the Nika Riots.
How did Justinian and Theodora maintain power in the Byzantine Empire?
Justian and Theodora maintained power through enforcing Justinian Code
Where were the Tang and Song Dynasties?
The Tang and Song dynasties took place in China.
How interconnected were the Tang and Song Dynasties with other regions? This time of
They were interconnected with other regions through trade routes like the skill road.
What led to the Tang and Song Golden Ages?
Stable government that encouraged trade throughout China.
How did the Tang and Song Golden Ages impact China, other regions, and later periods in history?
The Tang expanded china territory and innovated papermaking printing gunpowder and the compass
How did Islamic Caliphates to gain power?
They had many achievements such as paper which helped with reading/writing/education
How did Islamic Caliphates to consolidate power?
They organized their government to be a better and stronger government
How did Islamic Caliphates to maintain power?
They maintained power by making a better and stronger military for if something happens
What led to the Islamic Golden Age?
The rise of Islam and paper being introduced
How did the Islamic Golden Age impact the Middle East, other regions, and later periods in history?
New language religion and new innovations
Where was the Mongol empire located?
Central Asia and Europe
How did geography lead to the rise of the Mongol empire?
They were very close to other civilizations,the land was very flat and it was easy to conquer
How did historical circumstances lead to the rise of the Mongol empire?
The mongols had a lot of innovations that they used it to gain power they had flat land that they could use to grow crops
How did the Mongols gain power?
Fighting other countries to gain territory
How did the Mongols consolidate power?
They consolidated power by building damd and canals
How did the Mongols maintain power?
The Mongols maintained power by rebuilding China and the Grand Canal. They also made sure that the Silk Road was safe for travel and trade.
What was Pax Mongolica?
Relative stability in Eurasia