a changing worldIn this unit we'll be looking at the world that rises out of the ashes of the collapsed Roman Empire. Several new powers attempt to fill the vacuum including Russia, the Francs, and the Byzantine Empire. At the same time we'll head east to look at the growing powers of China, Japan, and the Mongols that begin to interact with the west in a more profound way.
After that we'll head back west to learn about the European Middle Ages. This will include discussions about the economic and social system of Feudalism as well as the rise and power of the Catholic Church. |
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