The High Middle Ages from 1100-1300 CE saw a revitalization of Europe following centuries of decline after the fall of the Roman Empire. Key developments included the Crusades which reduced internal conflict in Europe while spreading new ideas, an agricultural revolution that fueled population growth and urbanization, and the establishment of trade networks and universities. Architecturally, Gothic cathedrals and castles emerged as symbols of renewed strength and influence.

1. High Middle Ages:
Coming Out of the
Dark
1100-1300 CE

2. Peace and Prosperity Factors
Revitalization of the Church (Crusades)
Agricultural revolution and rise of feudalism
Revival of trade and the urban revolution
Rise of national monarchies
Development of universities
Architecture: cathedrals
and castles
Flying King John
Buttress of England

3. The Crusades 1095-1291 CE
Effects
 Reduced internal warring in Europe
 Papacy gains prestige as defender of Christendom
 Rise of trade in Italy (transporting men, supplies)
Contact with Muslims
 New foods, bathing, fine Asian goods
 Scientific and cultural knowledge
 Islamic learning schools established in France and Spain

4. Agricultural Revolution
Three-field rotation
Heavy plough and horse collar
Windmills and water power
Led to population growth and urban renewal

5. Agricultural Revolution

6. Trade and Urbanization
Increased
Trade
Rise of
Guilds
M d ie va l
e
Stre e t
Walled City
of
Carcassone,
France

7. Universities
12th century Renaissance
Greek and Roman
classics rediscovered
Universities established
in Bologne, Paris, Oxford
Trivium (grammar, logic,
rhetoric) and
Quadrivium (math,
geometry, music,
astronomy)

8. Architecture
Romanesque to Gothic
San Flying
Pantaleo Buttress
Italy
Chartres
Last Cathedral
Judgement at , France
Conques,
France

9. Castles
Stone Castles
Motte & Bailey
Castle
Bamburgh
Castle, England

10. Credits
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