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Christianity, Judaism, and Islam in Europe

Visualizing religious diversity in late medieval Europe

Bram Hubbell
Bram Hubbell
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Christianity, Judaism, and Islam in Europe
From page 45 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description
From page 45 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description

Sometimes, the easiest way to help students visualize something is with a map or two maps, in this case. Between 1200 and 1450, Europe was home to the three Abrahamic religions. While Christianity was most popular, there were still Islamic and Jewish communities.

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