AP WORLD TEST 2 Flashcards
What were the Crusades?
A term used to describe the “holy wars” waged by Western Christendom, especially against the forces of Islam in the eastern Mediterranean from 1095 to 1291 and on the Iberian Peninsula into the fifteenth century. Further Crusades were conducted in non-Christian regions of Eastern Europe from about 1150 on. Crusades could be declared only by the pope; participants swore a vow and received an indulgence removing the penalty for confessed sins in return.
What were the effects of the Crusades?
The Roman Catholic Church experienced an increase in wealth,the power of the Pope was increased, and the increase in trade/transportation.
Name the main Barbarian Kingdoms we learned about.
The Kingdom of the Franks and Charlemagne’s Empire
Who and what was the Kingdom of the Franks?
The most important of the barbarian kingdoms. They are based in modern-day France and Germany.
Who was Charlemagne and what was his empire?
He was a medieval emperor who became the king of the Frankish empire.
What was Feudalism/Manorialism?
Was a series of social, economic, and political systems that arose in western Europe from the need for protection in the absence of a strong central government. (King, lords, knights, peasants, serfs)
What are lord and vassals within Feudalism?
Lords are the people who hold the land and they have vassals who would work the land in return for protection by the lord.
What was the Medieval Manor?
The basic unit of the manorial system, an agriculutral estate operated by a lord, worked by peasants, and protected by knights
What was Judaism?
A monotheistic religion developed among the ancient Hebrews
How did Chirstianity rise?
Through the rise of the Byznatine/Eastern Roman empire which adopted Christianity
How did the idea of Christendom develop?
By spreading to more places via trade or influence. For example, Kievan Rus converted to Christianity thanks to the influence of the Byzatine Empire
What was Roman Catholicism?
Roman Catholicism is a sect of Christianity that made a clear distinction between it and Eastern Orthodox Christianity after the fall of the Byzantine Empire. Over time
Who was the Pope?
A spiritual leader in Christianity
What is Eastern Orthodoxy?
A sect of Christianity that Byzantium and Kievan Rus followed
What is Caesaropapism?
The political system in which the head of the state is also the head of the Church
What was the Renaissance?
it refers to a period in European civilization that was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom.
What was Byzantium?
The Byzantine empire/Constantinople
What was the role of the Emperor in politics and the Orthodox church?
The Emperor had to deal with ruling the country nad spirtual beliefs thanks to caesaropapism
What was the Kingdom of France?
Kingdom that emerged from Charlemange’s rule
What was the Kingdom of England?
Kingdom that emerged from the West Saxon Kings
What was the Holy Roman Empire?
a dominion for Christendom continuing in the tradition of the ancient Roman Empire and was characterized by strong papal authority.
What was Kievan Rus?
A state in Russia that was conquered by Golden Horde.
What was the relationship between Kievan Rus and the Byzantine empire?
Rus was influenced by the Byzatine and converted to Orthodox Chirstianity
How did the Rise of Moscow take place?
From the Mongols leveling Russia and ruling from afar, Moscow rose and would soon become the capital of Russia
What was the role of West African Kingdoms in Trans-Saharan trade?
Stimulation, as they were around the routes and could provide a place for trader to rest, also building up their reputation and population
What happened in Ghana?
becoming one of the three most powerful empires in West Africa, Ghana became the center of trade between the Arabs and Berbers in the northern regions and the other African societies to the south.
What happened in Mali?
It rose as a powerful empire from Ancient Ghana and Malinke
Who was Sundiata Keita?
leader of Kangaba whoconquered the last stronghold of Ghana and began the reign of the Mali empire
Who was Mansa Musa?
Richest man in history and King of Mali
What was the Songhai Empire?
An empire in Western Africa, known for controlling the trade on the Niger river
Who was Sonni Ali?
Leader of the Songhai empire, known for his tact and revival of the trade routes