In the High Middle Ages, Europe saw explosive urban growth, a revival of trade, and an emboldened Catholic Church. Yet catastrophic setbacks followed in the form of plague, economic collapse, and war. Christianity remained a focus of European life, but centuries of confrontation with the monarchies left the Church weakened. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Peasants, Trade, and Cities Section 2: Medieval Christianity Section 3: Culture of the High Middle Ages Section 4: The Late Middle Ages Visual Summary Chapter Intro What caused the formation of universities? The intellectual revival of the High Middle Ages led to the creation of universities. The University of Oxford, shown in this photo, formed when Henry II banned English students from the University of Paris in 1167. In this chapter you will learn more about culture and society during the Middle Ages. • How do you think universities have changed since the High Middle Ages? • What clues in the photograph on this page tell when the University of Oxford was built? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Peasants, Trade, and Cities How do advances in agriculture affect both farmers and city dwellers? Chapter Intro 2 Medieval Christianity What happens when there is no separation of church and state? Chapter Intro 3 Culture of the High Middle Ages How does architecture reflect a society’s values? Chapter Intro 4 The Late Middle Ages How do changes in the size of population affect a society? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Order and Security New farming practices supported population growth, and the revival of trade led to a money-based economy and the rise of cities. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary carruca manor serfs money economy commercial capitalism bourgeoisie patricians guilds apprentice journeymen masterpiece Section 1-Key Terms Academic Vocabulary technology crucial People and Places Venice Flanders A B Section 1-Polling Question Do you think that technology plays an important role in the growth of populations? A. Yes B. No Section 1 The New Agriculture New inventions for farming and more efficient use of land contributed to population growth in the High Middle Ages. Section 1 The European population doubled in size between 1000 and 1300. The large population increase in
