---
title: "SSWH7: European Medieval Society (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSWH7
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSWH7
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - high-school
language: en
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# SSWH7: European Medieval Society

Analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SSWH7.a**: Explain the manorial system and feudal relationships, include: the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
- **SSWH7.b**: Explain the political impact of Christianity and the role of the church in medieval society.
- **SSWH7.c**: Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities, include: the impact of the Bubonic Plague.
- **SSWH7.d**: Describe the causes and impact of the Crusades on the Islamic World and Europe.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.