The post-classical period refers to the historical era that followed the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE and lasted until the beginning of the Renaissance in Europe. It is characterized by significant cultural, economic, and political changes.
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Silk Road: A network of trade routes connecting East Asia to Europe during ancient and medieval times.
Feudalism: A social and economic system prevalent in medieval Europe where land was exchanged for loyalty and military service.
Scholasticism: A method of learning that combined logic, reason, and faith during the Middle Ages.