How did Europe become so powerful in the Middle Ages?
Trade was the driving force in making Europe into the dominant world power as it was the midwife for Europe’s superior technology and institutions. And Europe’s trade happened because their food was quite terrible and they were hungry for spices to make their food tastier.
Why did the West become so powerful?
In the 19th century the west won the edge that it is now losing again. The dramatic effects of the industrial, scientific and technological revolutions meant that, until the rest of the world caught up, western nations had better guns, more productive economies and superior medicine.
What areas did the Frankish conquer in the eastern Mediterranean?
The conquest of Christian Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade created a significant increase in the Frankish crusader presence in the eastern Mediterranean. Those crusaders that remained established control over the city, Thrace, Greece, the extreme north west of Anatolia as well as the Ionian and Aegean Islands.
Are Ashkenazi Jews of Middle-Eastern origin?
A number of recent studies have shown that Ashkenazi individuals have genetic ancestry intermediate between European (EU) and Middle-Eastern (ME) sources [ 4 – 8 ], consistent with the long-held theory of a Levantine origin followed by partial assimilation in Europe.
What is the origin of the Aryan race?
AJ appeared in Europe in the 10 th century, and their ancestry is thought to comprise European (EU) and Middle-Eastern (ME) components. However, both the time and place of admixture are subject to debate.
What was the impact of the Crusades on Western civilization?
The crusades had a profound impact on western civilisation. The Italian city-states established communes in the Crusader States enhancing and expanding trade with the eastern markets. Through these trading networks the republics of Genoa and Venice flourished.