in fear of random raids‚ and where the essence of everything that Rome had created was gone in a flash. Because of its erratic nature and reputation‚ it received many strong‚ contradictive names. Some called it the Dark Ages‚ others the age of feudalism‚ some even refer to it as the age of faith. Whatever they called it‚ it was still the same time. The same things still happened‚ and the same history was written. Most modern historians dismiss the notion that the era was a “Dark Age”‚ they believed
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Reason * Important inventions and developments were made * This laid the foundation for the Industrial Revolution b. Abolition of trade limits * Privileges of the nobility ended with the decline of feudalism * Markets were no longer monopolized * This encourage changes in production methods to meet the rising demand for goods c. Rise of population * Population continued to increase in the 18th century
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WORLD HISTORY STUDY GUIDE The Enlightenment 18th century Science and reason Philosophers believed in: 1. Reason 2. Nature 3. Happiness 4. Progress 5. Liberty Salon A meeting‚ held by an important hostess‚ made up of distinguished writers‚ poets‚ artists. Hostess: Marie Therese de Geoffrin Seven Years War: Also known as the French and Indian War Issues: 1) Duel of Britain and France for colonies trade and sea power 2) Duel of Prussia and Austria for territory and military
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Chinese culture. 6. Who gained control of China and formed the Qin Dynasty? Shi Huangdi took down the last Zhou emperor and gained sole rule of china forming the Qin Dynasty. 7. How did he handle the problems of feudalism? Shi handled the problems of feudalism by forming a strong military and crushing regional resistance. 8. What did Qin Shi Huangdi do to prevent northern invasions (instead of relying on
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The Renaissance was a time of innovation. It was period where the old ideas of the Middle Ages were discarded and replaced with new ideas that were spread across Europe. Traditional periodization has always considered the Renaissance as a turning point that resulted in a great leap forward‚ until it was challenged by Joan Kelly-Gadol and her work on women in the Renaissance. This incited debate among historians on whether or not women benefitted from the Renaissance. Some say that the Renaissance
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labours are divided‚ there has to be a surplus in products‚ for which a trade can occur‚ that is the foundation of market. The modern specialization in market is derived from the class level system. This may seem abstract due to the evolution from feudalism towards capitalism. As discussed‚ if division of labour creates market‚ and division of labour is part of nature activity‚ therefore market or in other words‚ Capitalism is also part of the human nature. The division of labour is a perfect example
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secular and human interests became more prominent. Another humanist philosophy of the period was the rebirth of individualism‚ which‚ developed in ancient Greece and Rome‚ had been suppressed by the rise of the Church in the late Roman Empire and by feudalism in the Middle Ages. The Church stated that individualism was identical with arrogance‚ rebellion‚ and sin. Medieval Christianity restricted individual expression‚ fostered self-denial‚ and demanded unquestioning faith and obedience‚ ignoring humans
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because they are from two very different times and have very different geological advantages and disadvantages. So it is easier to compare their loyalty and way of living along with respect to others and enemies. Japan and Europe both switched to feudalism for the same reason‚ both of their governments were weak and they also had a weak army. In Europe and Japan the feudal system was used so that the lesser nobles had to give a portion of their crops to lords for protection‚ but in Japan they called
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Causes of the Decline of Feudalism in England Introduction The Norman Conquest of England of 1066 brought about changes in the organization of the Kingdom when William the conqueror (r.1066-1087) adopted Anglo- Norman feudalism in England. This political system based on the granting of land by the king to his nobles in return for their military service‚ was weakened during the 14th and 15th centuries. Social disorder‚ economic decline‚ plague‚ and endemic warfare led to the decline of the system
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1. American revolution caused by refusal to pay taxes impose by British. French revolution caused by food shortage and high taxation on the 3rd estate. Both revolutions‚ the revolutionaries wanted protection of private property and no taxes 2. New liberal movements emerged and nationalism was introduced during radical phase of french revolution. 3. Need for raw materials. Population explosion. Introduction of new technologies. 4. Caused peasant uprisings to decline. Women gained small rights
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