Medieval Europe
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Adriana Turrubiartes

Geography of Europe

Spread of Christanity

Feudalism

Pope vs. King

Reconquest

Catholic Church

Black Death

Crusades

The King's advisors encouraged Clovis to spread Christianity

Monks formed religious communities, called monasteries, devoting themselves to prayer, charity, & preserving church writings

The Franks took over Western Roman Empire & King Clovis spread Christianity to provide stability and peace

System which land was given to them

Peasants had the least money but the most people in their category

The King gave his kingdom land & food for service and he didn't take advantage

The Crusades were holy wars fought over possession of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, by Jews, Muslims, and Christans

The Pope started the Crusades

The Jerusalem is important because it was holy land

The Crusades failed in Constantinople because people started stealing which distracted them from fighting for Jerusalem

The disease started in China and over time spread to large parts of Asia and Europe

People who catch the Black Death disease first break out into a rash. Then, they start having excruciating pain and vomit. After that, their hands and feet start to turn black and then they fall off completely. In the end they die a slow and painful death.

Millions of people died from Black Death

A thrid of the population died from this diesease

Popes and Kings often disagreed a lot

The Popes and Kings controlled most of the European society

The 1st universities were in Italy, Paris, France, & Bologna

Some churches took up to 100 years to finish

They used stained glass to recreate bible scenes

Popes & bishops were considered to have the most power

In late 1000s, Christians journeyed to Spain to fight the Muslims to take back their land in Spain

King Charlemagne ruled with church’s support & was crowned emperor of Rome by Pope Leo III

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, married their combined kingdoms & drove all the Muslims out of Spain and into Africa.

Castles were built on hills for protection

Flat and fertile land was best for feudal farmers