Developments in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450

THEMATIC FOCUS Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI

The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE Unit 1: Learning Objective K

Explain how the beliefs and practices of the predominant religions in Europe affected European society

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS KC-3.1.III.D.v

Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and the core beliefs and practices of these religions continued to shape societies in Europe.

Christianity 101 | National Geographic

Judaism in brief

Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13

THEMATIC FOCUS Governance GOV

A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE Unit 1: Learning Objective L

Explain the causes and consequences of political decentralization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS KC-3.2.I.B.ii

Europe was politically fragmented and characterized by decentralized monarchies, feudalism, and the manorial system.

What was Feudalism? | 4 Minute History

Medieval Manor - Timelines.tv History of Britain A01

THEMATIC FOCUS Social Interactions and Organization SIO

The process by which societies group their members and the norms that govern the interactions between these groups and between individuals influence political, economic, and cultural institutions and organization.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE Unit 1: Learning Objective M

Explain the effects of agriculture on social organization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS KC-3.3.III.C

Europe was largely an agricultural society dependent on free and coerced labor, including serfdom.

How Much It Sucked to Be a Medieval Serf