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The word renaissance is French for "rebirth". The European's were interested in the art and ideas of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Great work was done in art and science.
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These were holy wars between Christians and Muslims. The Christians fought to take Jerusalem from the Muslims. The Christians won the Holy Land , but the Muslims got the back.
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Many people lived under the feudal system. IN this system, every one had a place in society. Most medieval society was divided into 3 classes: nobles, clergy, and serfs. Duke William of Normandy brought feudalism to England, when he conquered them in 1066.
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Alexander was the son of King Phillip of Macedonia. He set out to conquer the world. Alexander brought Greek ideas and culture to the lands he conquered.
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A ship from the east docked in present-day Italy. Two sick sailors got off the boat, carrying the plague with them. Most of Europe's population got wiped out.
