HIST 1112 Lecture 2: Lecture 2: Middle Ages
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Overview: began with the end of the roman empire. Caused by barbarians and too large of a territory to manage: low middle ages (500 bce 1000 ce) Encompasses part of dark ages: high middle ages: 1000 ce 1500 ce. This period was theorized to be part of the second coming. The church controlled people through fear due to high levels of literacy and the bible only available in latin. Barbarian invasions due to population pressures from the north: the winters were harsh and ground stayed frozen through most of the year. Appeasement of the populace: free loaf of bread so no one would starve. Caused grain price to increase since few were working the field: free admission to the colosseum. Keep them quiet and entertained so they don"t think about how hungry and destitute they are. Byzantine empire: constantine relocates the capital from rome to small village in.
