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Feudalism was a social system in which members of the the nobility had authority over large rural properties called fiefdoms. Monarchs gave these properties to nebel in exchange for military support. As a result, the nobility became weathier more powerful.
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During the Middle Ages, Christian civilisation developed in the former Western Roman Empire, which had collapsed after invasion by Germanic tribes.
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Appeared in cathedrals that were built in many towns and cities. they were decorated with more realistic sculptures and paintings, as well as stained-glass windows, which let more light into the interior.
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The 13th century was a period of transition, in which the feudal system began to disintegrate. New agricultural techniques were developed, such as three-year crop rotation and the use of manure. When production increased, the population began to grow and there wasn´t enough land or work for all the peasants to remain on the manor.
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During the 14th and 15th centuries, Europe suffered an economic crisis caused by wars and poorharvests. There were also deadly epidemics such as the Black Death, which killed millions of people.
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was often used for churches and monasteries. These buildings had thick walls and semicircular arches. Their interiors were decorated with iconic paintings inspired by Byzantine mosaics.
