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Medieval Life. “medium”. Ancient World. Modern World. (middle). (through Romans). (~ C.E.1500 to present). +. “aevum”. (through ~ C.E. 500). (age). What does “medieval” mean?.
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Medieval Life “medium” Ancient World Modern World (middle) (through Romans) (~ C.E.1500 to present) + “aevum” (through ~ C.E. 500) (age) What does “medieval” mean? Also called the “Dark Ages” because trade decreased, infrastructure was destroyed, and law, order and education suffered.
New Political System = Feudalism • Military service exchanged for land ownership king lords knights • Decentralized political system
New Economic System = Manorialism • Labor exchanged for right to live on land