1. Societies of West Africa and Europe
Chapter One Section Two

2. Africa in 1500 Largely Muslim
Linked with Europe and the Indies through trade

4. Africa in 1500 African wealth from gold and salt trade
Slave trade thriving throughout Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

5. Changes in Europe
Growth of feudalism after the European Middle Ages ends
Europeans stage the Crusades to convert Muslims of southwest Asia to Christianity

6. The Feudal System

7. Changes in Europe
Growth of trade and towns weakened the feudal system.
Bubonic plague beginning in killed thousands of serfs, or workers.
As feudal lords lost power, kings grew stronger.

8. The Renaissance and Reformation
Reformation – movement to correct problems in the church. Ultimately led to a split in Roman Catholic Church – Catholics and Protestants
Renaissance – a time of increased interest in art and learning. Led to a desire to explore and expand.

9. Changes in trade
European demand for Asian goods increases after Crusades
Italy dominates trade due to network developed during Crusades.
Other European nations want share of Italian trade profits.
Other nations seek water route to Asia.