Summary: Medieval History P1

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• 1 Romans, Christians and barbarians

• 1.1 The early Middle Ages

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• When was the early middle ages

  Time period between 500-1000

• Name 3 important developments that happen during the early middle ages

  1. Political order (Rome) decay
  2. Multiple cultures blend
  3. Three new civilizations emerge (Western Christendom, Byzantine Empire, Islamic Empire)

• What is domestic proselytization

  The process in which Christian queens brought their husband and realms to Christianity

• How was Rome's literature presevered?

  Monks and nun copied Roman literature

• 1.2 The Roman Peace (31 BCE - 180 CE) and After

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• How is the period of political stability under Augustus called and what does it mean

  Pax Romana, or Roman peace

• Name 4 factors how the Roman Empire was united

  1. Power of the Roman armies
  2. Administration of Roman cities
  3. Loyalty of local elites
  4. Idea of Rome

• What for crisis (2) was there during the third century

  Danger of barbarians on the border and Roman troops choosing emperors

• How was the empire saved

  By reform from the top. Emperors Diocletian and Constantine rebuilt the empire

• Who were responsible for the dividing of the Empire

  Diocletian and Constantine

• 1.4 Early Christians and the Early Church

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• Why was Christianity a mystery religion

  It promised mystical union between worshipers and devine beings (afterlife)