Chapter 9 and 10 Breakdown and Focus Questions

p. 204-210: Introduction and “Civilization in Eastern Europe”

What were of characteristics of the Byzantine Empire and what advances to did they make ?

How did the Byzantine Empire affect the development of Eastern Europe?

p. 210-216: “The Split Between Eastern and Western Christianity, ” “The Spread of Civilization in Eastern Europe” and

Why did Eastern and Western Christianity split and how did each change as a result?

What made the Byzantine Empire rich and successful for so long and why did it finally crumble?

How did geography and the migration of different peoples influence the rise of Eastern Europe and Russia?

P. 220-226 : Introduction and “Stages of Postclassical Development” (through ‘New Economic and Urban Vigor’)

How were the economic, social, political, and religious characteristics of Postclassical Western Europe?

How did the manorial system emerge and shape medieval life?

p. 226-232:“Feudal monarchies and Political Advances” - “The High Middle Ages”

How did feudalism emerge and shape medieval life?

How did the Church play a vital role in medieval life?

What were the causes and effects of the Crusades?

p. 232-235: “Western Culture in the Postclassical Era” - “New Strains in Rural Life”

What cultural and intellectual contributions were made during the Middle Ages?

How did changes in the economy and agriculture effect rural life?

p. 235-240: “Growth of Trade and Banking”-“The Postclassical West and its Heritage”

What were the causes and effects of the growth in trade and banking?

What was the women’s role in Medieval society?

What caused the decline of Medieval society?