Module 2 world history dba
the role of the Christian church in medieval society
Possessing religious and moral authority, it promoted the idea of the divine origin of royal power and encouraged people to be humble and submissive.
the impact of Greco-Roman culture on medieval culture
The Greco-Roman culture impacted religion, arts, architecture, methods for exchange of resources, war, art, and others.
Describe the Medieval social hierarchy
Medieval society was feudal, based on a rigid hierarchy and divided into three orders, or social classes: the nobles, the clergy and the peasants. 1-Nobles 2-Clergy 3-Peasants
the impact of northern European peoples upon western European medieval culture
This would involve Islam, their influence on Northern Europe involved the creation of Mathematics, which spread to Spain and Italy, sooner or later, Geometry and Algebra were created. Just one of the few North-Western impacts on Western civilization :) show full answer. Looking for something else?
the course and consequences of the Crusades
While the Crusades ultimately resulted in defeat for Europeans and a Muslim victory, many argue that they successfully extended the reach of Christianity and Western civilization. The Roman Catholic Church experienced an increase in wealth, and the power of the Pope was elevated after the Crusades ended.
the impact of Judeo-Christian ideals on medieval culture
Christianity in the middle ages dominated the lives of both peasants and the nobility. Religious institutors including the Church and the monasteries became wealthy and influential given the fact that the state allocated a significant budget for religious activities.
how and why was the concept of private property developed
Contemporary notions of private property stem from 17th-century philosopher John Locke's theory of homesteading. In this theory, human beings gain ownership of a natural resource through an act of original cultivation or appropriation. Private property defined as property owned by commercial entities was invented with the emergence of the great European trading companies of the 17th century.
important Islamic and Christian figures associated with the Crusades
Crusades:- The crusades were the religious wars between Muslims and Christians started primarily to secure their holy sites. Some important figures or people during the crusades:- Alexius sent envoys to Pope Urban II asking for mercenary troops from the West to help confront the Turkish threat. the Teutonic Knights, and the Hospitallers. These groups defended the Holy Land and protected pilgrims traveling to and from the region. Raymond of Saint-Gilles Godfrey of Bouillon Hugh of Vermandois Bohemond of Taranto (with his nephew Tancred)
the role religion played in establishing social and political order
Religion was highly important because even though nations had different cultures and values, they all united under the common religion that was Catholicism led by the Pope. This enabled them to have many ethical and moral beliefs in common since they were governed by the Pope.
the achievements of influential rulers in medieval Europe
William the Conqueror: had Doomsday book compiled; English Henry II: Created basics of English Common Law and began Jury System; English John: Excommunicated and forced to sign the Magna Carta; English Edward I: Strengthened power of Parliament; English Hugh Capet: Increased royal power and built an effective bureaucracy; French Philip Augustus: Used paid middle class and introduced new national tax; French Louis IX: Religious ruler, expanded royal courts, ended serfdom; French Philip IV: Set up Estates General, argued with Pope Boniface; French Clovis: King of the Franks, conquered Gaul, converted to Christianity; German Charles Martel: Unified Frankish warriors and won the battle of Tours, a victory over Muslims in Europe; German Charlemagne: Grandson of Charles Martel, King of the Franks, founder of the first empire in Western Europe after the fall of Rome.