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TRADITION & CHANGE IN EUROPE. Chapter 2 section 4. European Civilization emerged between 500-1400. MIDDLE AGES . Beliefs based on . . . . Judaism . Christianity. Israelites (Jews) Torah Moses & the 10 commandments 1 st to believe in ONE god. Jesus as the Messiah
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TRADITION & CHANGE IN EUROPE Chapter 2 section 4
European Civilization emerged between 500-1400 MIDDLE AGES
Beliefs based on . . . Judaism Christianity Israelites (Jews) Torah Moses & the 10 commandments 1st to believe in ONE god • Jesus as the Messiah • crucified for teachings • Religion based on his life & teachings • Idea of salvation – everlasting life
Societies that played a huge role . . . Greeks Romans • Golden age: • art • literature • reason/philosophy • science/math • government – direct democracy • Created a republic • innocent until proven guilty • evidence in trial
Changes during the Middle Ages Feudalism Crusades Manor life Roman Catholic Church • Fight between Christians & Muslims to control the Holy Land • increased trade • developed tools for navigation
Great burst of learning • “rebirth” of Greek & Roman culture • Printing press invented – Johannes Gutenberg Renaissance 1300s – 1600s
Portuguese leaders in search of new trade route to Asia Bartolomeu Dias Vasco da Gama Reached southern tip of Africa Rounded Cape of Good Hope
Caravels New ships with triangular sails & a steering rudder that allowed them to sail into the wind