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1 Exam Review Topic: Early Middle Ages and the Crusades
Exam Date: Wednesday – March 28th

2 Early Middle Ages Political System: Feudalism
Economic System: Manorialism Power was based on possession of land Social status was determined at birth – rigid class structure (Limited social mobility)

3 Feudalism Rose because of weak central governments
People gave up land and rights for protection Land was exchanged for military service and obligations Decline in education – resulted from the fall of Rome

4 Knights Drawn principally from the nobility – Weapons/Equipment were expensive

5 Roman Catholic Church Provided unity, stability, and order in Europe
Very well organized and provided services for the people Monks preserved classical western culture Anti-Semitism increased

6 Crusades Tension increased between Christians and Muslims
Demand for Eastern goods increased Trade increased Feudalism weakened


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