HISTORY Flashcards
What is a hierarchy? Do we have an kind in Australia today
A hierarchy is a way of organizing people into levels of power, with the most important at the top.
Yes, we have hierarchies in Australia today. For example, in government, the Prime Minister is at the top, followed by other leaders and officials.
Suggest how a medieval ruler’s position might have been strenghthened by giving fiefs to those who provided loyalty and support
A medieval ruler became stronger by giving land to loyal supporters. In return, the supporters promised to help the ruler with soldiers or other support. This made the ruler more powerful because they had loyal people to protect them.
What is the battle of hastings and why was it important
The Battle of Hastings was a fight in 1066 between the army of William the Conqueror from Normandy and King Harold of England. William won the battle and became the King of England. This was important because it changed the ruler of England and led to big changes in the country, including new rulers, laws, and culture.
Describe how the law was enforced in medieval Europe.
In medieval Europe, lords made the laws and used knights or soldiers to enforce them. If someone broke the law, they could be fined, put in jail, or punished in other ways. Sometimes, people were judged by tests or fights to see if they were guilty.
Explain why the disease became known as the black death.
The disease was called the Black Death because it caused black or dark spots on people’s skin. It was very deadly and spread quickly, killing millions of people.
Which social group was heavily responsible for spreading the BD and why
merchants and traders. was responsible the the spread as they traveled along trade routes, carrying goods (and often rats and fleas that spread the disease), which helped transmit the plague across regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Explain how the location of Japan affected the way societies there developed.
Japan is an island, so it created its own culture. The mountains made it hard to travel, and there were many earthquakes, which changed how people built homes.
Describe the rights that each daimyo received from the shogun and what responsibility he had in return.
The daimyo were powerful landowners in Japan who received land from the shogun. In return, they had to be loyal, give samurai for the army, keep peace in their lands, and collect taxes. This system helped the shogun stay in control.
Explain why Japanese craftspeople and merchants were seen as being lower on the social hierarchy then peasant farmers.
In feudal Japan, farmers were seen as more important than craftspeople and merchants because farming produced food, which was essential for everyone. Craftspeople made things, and merchants sold them, but these jobs were seen as less important because they didn’t directly provide food.
What is bushido. list 3 qualities that were needed
Bushido is the code of honor and conduct followed by the samurai in feudal Japan. It emphasized loyalty, courage, and respect.
Three qualities demanded under the Bushido code are:
Loyalty: Samurais were expected to be loyal to their lord, even to the point of death.
Courage: Samurais had to show bravery in battle and in their daily life.
Respect: Samurais had to show respect for others, especially their superiors and elders.
3 ways in which art in renaissance was different from earlier art
Humans,persepctive,realism
The Jesuits
Missions and schools in Africa and Asia -
Filippo Brunelleschi
Architecture
Nicolaus Copernicus
Heliocentric system
Leonardo and Michelangelo
Painting and sculpture
Medici family
Patronage of artists
Powerful telescope - Galileo Galilei
Many designs for inventions and engineering - Leonardo da Vinci
Specific experiments - Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei
Powerful telescope
Many designs for inventions and engineering - Leonardo da Vinci
Specific experiments - Galileo Galilei
Leonardo de vinci
Many designs for inventions and engineering
Identify the 3 branches of government
Legislative: Makes the laws
Executive: Enforces the laws
Judicial: Interprets the laws and ensures they are applied fairly
What does separation of power mean
Separation of powers means dividing the government into three parts: making laws, enforcing laws, and explaining laws. Each part has its own job, so no one part becomes too powerful.
What are the 5 freedoms that are in Australia’s representative democracy
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Movement
Freedom of Religion
Why is the rule of low important in a democratic system
The rule of law is important because it means everyone, including leaders, must follow the law. It keeps things fair, protects people’s rights, and stops anyone from having too much power.
Identify two houses of the Australian parliament
The House of Representatives
The Senate
When does a bill become a law
A bill becomes a law when it passes through both houses of Parliament and receives Royal Assent from the Governor-General.
5 positions in the hierarchy medieval europe
King/- The top ruler of the kingdom.
Nobles - Lords and barons who owned land and had power over regions.
Knights - Warriors who served the nobles in exchange for land or protection.
Merchants - People who traded goods and became wealthy in towns and cities.
Peasants/Serfs - Farmers and laborers who worked the land for the nobles.
7 positions in the hierarchy in Shogunate japan
Emperor - The ceremonial and symbolic ruler of Japan.
Shogun - The military ruler with actual political power.
Daimyo - Feudal lords who controlled land and had armies of samurai.
Samurai - Warriors who served the daimyo and the shogun.
Peasants - Farmers who were the largest group and worked the land.
Merchants - Traders who were important economically but ranked low in society.
Outcasts - People in the lowest social class, often working in jobs considered impure or unclean, such as butchers or leather workers.
who is a crafts men who builds ships in venice
shipwright.
