RC3: Postclassical Civilizations

It provided protection from the eastern frontier and was far from Germanic invasions.

It was the birthplace of Roman emperors.

It was the largest city in Europe at the time.

It was known for its agricultural production.

Justinian's Code

Napoleonic Code

Code of Hammurabi

Magna Carta

Preserved Greek and Roman knowledge

Spread Greek Orthodox Christianity

Invented the Latin alphabet

Spoke Greek

Declaration of faith

Obligatory prayer

Compulsory giving

Pilgrimage to Mecca

Death of Ali

Muslim Conquest of Jerusalem

Islamic capital moved to Baghdad

Muslim defeat at Battle of Tours

Classical heritage of Rome

Christian beliefs

Customs of Germanic tribes

Expansion of geographic knowledge

Feudalism emerged after the fall of the Western Roman Empire

It was fueled by Germanic invasions

Serfs were bound to the land

Vassals swore loyalty in exchange for land