AD1200 refers to the year 1200 CE (Common Era) in our modern calendar system. It signifies a specific point in time during history, allowing historians to track events chronologically.
Imagine AD1200 as a milestone marker on a long road trip. It helps us keep track of how far we've come while indicating that there is still more journey ahead.
Feudalism: A social system prevalent during medieval times characterized by hierarchical relationships between lords (landowners) and vassals (those who provided military service).
Crusades: Series of religiously motivated military campaigns undertaken by Europeans during this period to retake control over holy sites in Jerusalem from Muslim forces.
Silk Road: An extensive network of trade routes connecting Asia with Europe and Africa that facilitated cultural exchange and economic interactions across vast distances.
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