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Developments in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450
Created by Shaunak Ghosh
Trace how religion, politics, and agriculture shaped European society from 1200-1450. By the end, you’ll explain the Church’s power, Jewish and Islamic influences, the rise of feudalism, and why serfdom dominated rural life.
Requirements
- Basic medieval world timeline (Rome to 15th c.)
- Familiarity with terms empire, monarchy, and trade
- General awareness of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
What you'll learn
- Explain how Christianity, Judaism, and Islam each shaped European society between 1200-1450.
- Analyse why Europe developed decentralised feudal monarchies and how manorialism functioned economically.
- Evaluate how agricultural dependence and legal structures reinforced serfdom and limited social mobility.
Learning path
6 modules • Each builds on the previous one
1
Medieval Christian Social Influence
Explores how Catholic Christianity shaped political authority, education, and daily life in Europe between 1200-1450.
2 videos12 min
2
Jewish Communities in Medieval Europe
Examines the social, economic, and cultural roles of Jews and the challenges they faced from 1200-1450.
1 video8 min
3
Islamic Presence & Cultural Exchange
Details Islamic rule in Iberia, trade, and knowledge transfer that affected wider European society.
1 video7 min
4
Causes of European Fragmentation
Investigates why centralized power weakened, leading to decentralized monarchies from 1200-1450.
1 video5 min
5
Feudalism and Manorial Structures
Breaks down obligations between lords, vassals, and serfs, and the economic logic of the manor.
1 video9 min
6
Agriculture & Serfdom in Europe
Analyzes how agricultural practices, free labor, and serfdom shaped social organization and productivity.
1 video6 min
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Modules6
Duration44 min
Science-backed learning
In-video quizzes and scaffolded content to maximize retention.
Key concepts
Catholic Church’S Influence On Medieval GovernanceEconomic And Social Roles Of Jewish CommunitiesIslamic Cultural And Technological Contributions To EuropeFactors Behind Europe’S Political FragmentationStructure Of Feudalism And Manorial ObligationsImpact Of Agriculture And Serfdom On Social Mobility