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The regional states of Medieval Europe, 1000-1300 C.E.

The regional states of Medieval Europe, 1000-1300 C.E. The medieval expansion of Europe, 1000-1250. Chapter 20: Western Europe during the High Middle Ages. I. High Middle Ages (AD 1000-1300) A. Farming improved--heavier plow, new harness for horses, three field system.

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The regional states of Medieval Europe, 1000-1300 C.E.

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  1. The regional states of Medieval Europe, 1000-1300 C.E.

  2. The medieval expansion of Europe, 1000-1250

  3. Chapter 20: Western Europe during the High Middle Ages I. High Middle Ages (AD 1000-1300) A. Farming improved--heavier plow, new harness for horses, three field system. B. Population increased; towns and trade grew. C. Literacy increased (in the vernacular, too). 1. Scholars rediscovered Greek writings.

  4. 2. Christian scholar Thomas Aquinas linked faith and reason— okay for Christians to learn from ancient Greek writings (Scholasticism).

  5. Thomas Aquinas

  6. The Crusades

  7. D. Investiture contest: Occurred in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. Important church officials were being appointed by emperors. Pope Gregory VII (AD 1073-1085) put an end to this. Emperor Henry IV was excommunicated because of his disobedience.

  8. Pope Gregory VII

  9. Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV

  10. Frederick Barbarossa

  11. Pope Urban II

  12. Peter the Hermit

  13. Richard the Lion-Heart

  14. Children’s Crusade

  15. Saladin

  16. E. France, England, Italy, Iberia 1. Capetian France: Hugh Capet founded the dynasty in AD 987-it lasted three centuries. 2. England: Duke William (the Conqueror) of Normandy became king in CE 1066. King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215—decreased king’s power; gave more rights to common people.

  17. Hugh Capet

  18. Notre Dame

  19. William of Normandy

  20. King John of England

  21. 3. Italy: Popes ruled territory in central Italy; Prosperous northern city- states (Florence, Genoa, Venice, Milan)

  22. 4. Iberia (Spain and Portugal): Muslim conquerors ruled most of the peninsula from the 8th to the 11th centuries. The reconquista: Christian kingdoms reconquered the peninsula (except Granada) by the late 13th C.

  23. F. Eleanor of Aquitaine (CE 1122-1204): most celebrated woman of her day. Encouraged cultural activities. Two marriages—King Louis VII of France and King Henry II of England. Mother of two kings of England—Richard and John.

  24. G. Reconquest of southern Italy and Sicily: The Guiscard brothers— Robert (Italy) and Roger (Sicily) were Normans. H. Hanseatic League; guilds; chivalry; Teutonic Knights; Cathedral schools; women

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