The status of women in the medieval period was mostly that of subjugation‚ very few options were open to women‚ and those that were are often resulted in a harsh treatment‚ of backbreaking labor. However even with such ill treatment‚ women were the integral part to societal growth and stability thus a women’s role was often narrowed and marginalized. To areas thought befitting woman‚ Such as child rearing‚ manual labor‚ the convent‚ or as a wife. This system of casting not only served to maintain
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Guilds played an important role in the Medieval towns. A guild would make sure that anything that was made was made with good quality and sold for a decent price. Being a guild in the Medieval society was an honor because it meant you were a skilled worker and had respect for society. Some of the guilds would check on other members to make sure their work was up to standards. Guilds who got caught cheating the public were made to work at their own cost‚ but the worst punishment would be expelled
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church heavily influenced medieval society. Many peoples’ lives revolved around and relied on the church. The church assumed duties that were usually associated with government. They owned land‚ charged taxes‚ operated courts‚ and ran schools. Often‚ high church officials who hoped to find a place in heaven donated large sums of money to the church‚ making the church the largest landowner in Europe. The church even had its own set of laws called the canon laws. Everyone was expected to obey‚ even the
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do as a dream. In the time period around 300AD it was common for emperors and political opponents to lean towards assassination as a means of achieving power. So‚ when young Constantine wanted power he knew it would mean war and it is believed that during a dream of this battle a holy figure told him that with the shape of the cross he would find victory. Constantine put the cross shape on many of the men’s shields but did not push the Christianity belief yet because he knew it would have to move
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Islam and Christianity in Early Modern Africa Indigenous Religions still present Recognize a supreme‚ remote creator god‚ but devote most of their attention to powerful spirits. Spirits associated with geographic features such as mountains‚ waters‚ or forests. Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa Most Africans maintained their inherited Religions. Islam and Christianity attracted increasing interest in Sub-Saharan Africa. Islam most popular in West Africa and Swahili City-States. Timbuktu – Islamic University
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Christianity and its Effect on Architecture "The emperor’s personal sanction of Christianity gives it status‚ which creates greater need for rituals and administrative structure. Christian churches‚ memorial structures‚ and mausoleums soon spring up in Rome‚ Constantinople‚ and other cities" gave opportunity for architects to create a new design. Christian basilica architectural design was for the needs of the congregation‚ which meant a new kind of design. With the spreading of the influence
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MEDIEVAL EUROPE – CRIME AND PUNISHMENT MEDIEVAL LIFE Throughout the medieval period it was believed that the only way to keep order was to make sure that the people were scared of the punishments given for crimes committed. For this reason all crimes from stealing to murder had harsh punishments. Although there were gaols‚ they were generally used to hold a prisoner awaiting trial rather than as a means of punishment. Fines‚ shaming (being placed in stocks)‚ mutilation (cutting off a part of the
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Christianity was founded by Jesus‚ in 30 A.D. in Palestine. People believe that god took human form as Jesus to save humanity by dying for humanity. Christianity has influenced history in many ways‚ by teaching people how it’s important to preach mercy and sympathy for poor and sinners‚ The importance of education‚ and the creations of Governments. Christianity has influenced history by teaching people how important it is to preach mercy and sympathy for the poor and sinners. Christianity has taught
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The medieval period was at the very best a down period for civilization. Though not completely without advancement or good points‚ the period certainly lacked the credibility that other periods of time held in terms of enhancing the overall good of mankind. The Christian church‚ was certainly a primary force in the lack of success during this period. Owning almost ninety percent of all land‚ and ruling over the majority of the population with little compassion‚ the church‚ and the related nobility
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woman in ancient Rome was very restricted. The sole purpose of women was to bear children and to look after these children and the family’s house. While upper-class women were allowed to and expected to attend social events‚ the lower-class rarely ever had a public life because they were working all the time. These aspects were often reflected in the way these Roman women dressed. An example of a Roman woman would be Paula. Paula was the wife of a senator to the emperor‚ which was a similar situation
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