Ch 5: Eastern Europe Flashcards
0
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Germanic liberties
A
Freedom from control of an emperor (states rights)
1
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Knights of the empire
A
Old medieval lords of manors that aren’t incorporated in a state
2
Q
Guelph family (hanover)
A
Ruling family of German state of Hanover
Later inherit Great Britain
3
Q
Hohenzollern
A
Electors of brandenberg, become kings of Prussia
4
Q
Duchy of Prussia
A
Northern Republic of Poland, inherited by brandenbergs
5
Q
Szlachta
A
Polish aristocracy
6
Q
Liberum veto
A
Explodes the diet
In Poland
One person can stop the debate completely
7
Q
Koran
A
Religious law of Muslims
8
Q
Sultan
A
Political leader of Muslims
9
Q
Caliph
A
Religious leader of Muslims
10
Q
Extraterritorial privileges
A
Not subject to strict laws of empire because they don’t understand
