SSWH5
Examine the political, economic, and cultural interactions within the Medieval Mediterranean World between 600 CE/AD and 1300 CE/AD.
a. Analyze the origins of Islam and the growth of the Islamic Empire.
b. Understand the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.
c. Assess the economic impact of Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe and Africa.
d. Identify the contributions of Islamic scholars in science, math, and geography e. Analyze the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
SSWH7
Analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.
a. Explain the manorial system and feudal relationships, include: the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
b. Explain the political impact of Christianity and the role of the church in medieval society.
c. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities, include: the impact of the Bubonic Plague.
d. Describe the causes and impact of the Crusades on the Islamic World and Europe.