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Prior to medieval times the Romans had ruled much of Europe for hundred of years. The Roman Empire had spread learning, an orderd way of life, and the Christian relgion throughout the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. End of Europe Empire image can be retrieved at:
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Persian Wars Muslims conquer Persia, the Middle East, and North Africa image can be retrieved at:
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The CrusadesThousands of knights and peasents from many parts of Europe made the long, dangerous journey to fight in a sstrange land. They called themselves "crusaders" or "warriors of the cross". Start of Crusades image can be retrieved at:
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This charter's rules meant that later on ordinary people got more legal rights. The birth of our right to trial by jury began with this charter. Magna Carta image can be retrieved at:
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He travelled from Venice, east to what is today's China. He dictated a book about his travels that inspired many people to make the long jounrey east. The brought back not only spices, silks, perfumes, and jewels but also the magnetic compass, paper, and more tales of wonder. Marco Polo image can be retrieved at:
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The Black Death was a terrible plague that swept through Europe and killed about one out of every three or four people. The disease was carried by fleas that lived on black rats. Our modern medical knowledge allows us to prevent this disease from causing such destructiona again. Black Death image can be retrieved at:
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Printing Press image can be retrieved at:
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Columbus image can be retrieved at:
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Asselstine & Peturson. (2008). Tapestry 4. Ontario Edition: Toronto.
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Reign of Charlemagne image can be retrieved at:
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