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Middle Ages - GRAPES

Middle Ages - GRAPES. 1300’s. Geography. Europe is a huge peninsula Many Large, Navigable Rivers  Pyrenees Mtns. – Spain  Alps Mtns.– Italy / Germany… North European plain - . Religion. Roman Catholic Church – Powerful - Pope Priests / Missionaries – Spread Christianity

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Middle Ages - GRAPES

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  1. Middle Ages - GRAPES

  2. 1300’s

  3. Geography • Europe is a huge peninsula • Many Large, Navigable Rivers  • Pyrenees Mtns. – Spain  • Alps Mtns.– Italy / Germany… • North European plain - 

  4. Religion • Roman Catholic Church – Powerful - Pope • Priests / Missionaries – Spread Christianity • Church becomes Wealthy and Powerful • Conflict between Church (Pope) & Kings • 1095 – Crusades (Holy Wars)

  5. Achievements • Improved farming techniques • Gothic Architecture • Universities open • New Literature

  6. Politics • 800 Charlemagne – Roman Emperor • Feudal Order – Organized Society • William the Conqueror – King of England • Magna Carta – Limited King’s Power (1215) • Powerful Monarchs

  7. Economics More food being produced Wealthy trade cities begin to grow Increased use of Coins / Banks Growth of Guilds - Craftspeople

  8. Social Structure • The Feudal System –  • King, Lords, Knights – Peasants & Serfs • The Medieval Manor – Center of Society • Growth of Cities & Towns • Role of the Church • Stronger Monarchs

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