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Europe : Medieval And Modern

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Medieval Europe and Feudalism

  • Medieval period: 5th to 15th century (ended 1453 with fall of Constantinople)
  • Feudalism emerged due to decline of Roman Empire and need for protection
  • System based on land ownership: Nobles (land owners) and Vassals (land workers)
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Renaissance (14th-15th Century)

  • Renaissance means 'rebirth' or 'reawakening' - intellectual transformation
  • Started in Italy (birthplace of Renaissance), spread to other European countries
  • Key causes: Fall of Constantinople (1453), end of slavery, printing press invention
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Geographical Explorations (16th Century)

  • 16th century called 'Century of Geographical Explorations'
  • Main cause: Turks blocked traditional trade routes to India after 1453
  • Europeans needed new sea routes to access Asian spices and goods
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Religious Reformation (16th Century)

  • Revolt against Roman Catholic Church's monopoly and corruption
  • Started by Martin Luther in Germany (1517)
  • Main causes: Clergy corruption, sale of pardon letters, opposition to Bible translation

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A medieval European political and economicMeaning 'rebirth'European maritime expeditions to discover newProtestant movement started by Martin LutherTransformation from manual labor to machine

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