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The Early Middle Ages
From about 500 to 1000, Europe was a frontier land, a sparsely populated, undeveloped area on the outskirts of civilization. During this time, Europe was cut off from advanced civilizations in the Middle East, China, and India.
Eventually, a new European civilization emerged that blended Greco-Roman, Germanic, and Christian traditions.
Europe is a small continent, but it's impact on the world has
been enormous.
Europe lies on the western edge of Eurasia; a land mass that
stretches from Portugal in the west to China in the east.
Europe had great untapped potential. Examples:
- Dense forest covered much of northern Europe.
- Rich black earth soils were better suited for growing crops.
- The seas were important providing fish for the people, and also
serves as routes for exploration.
- Europe's rivers were ideal for trade and it's many mountain
streams made for turning waterwheels.
From about 500 to 1000, Europe was a frontier land, a sparsely populated, undeveloped area on the outskirts of civilization. During this time, Europe was cut off from advanced civilizations in the Middle East, China, and India.
Eventually, a new European civilization emerged that blended Greco-Roman, Germanic, and Christian traditions.
Europe is a small continent, but it's impact on the world has
been enormous.
Europe lies on the western edge of Eurasia; a land mass that
stretches from Portugal in the west to China in the east.
Europe had great untapped potential. Examples:
- Dense forest covered much of northern Europe.
- Rich black earth soils were better suited for growing crops.
- The seas were important providing fish for the people, and also
serves as routes for exploration.
- Europe's rivers were ideal for trade and it's many mountain
streams made for turning waterwheels.