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SS 1st Quarter Exam Flashcards

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time period of the middle ages

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medieval

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the upper or noble class in europe

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aristocracy

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warrior who fought on horseback

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knight

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people such as priests who carry out religious duties

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clergy

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government between lords, nights, vassals

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feudalism

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a large country house and its surrounding land

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manor

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decorated by hand

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illuminated

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plowed, but with nothing planted

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fallow

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power of self-government

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autonomous

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Islam holy book

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quran

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a person who becomes the next leader after their death

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sucessor

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flat area of land that is higher than other areas

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plateau

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a person who practices Islam

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muslim

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using power over people that is cruel and unfair

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tyrranical

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an area in the desert where they have plants/water

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oasis

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a journey taken for religious purposes

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pilgrimage

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not religious

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secular

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extreme shortage of food

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famine

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keeping a place clean and free of diseases

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sanitation

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an agreement to stop fighting

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truce

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ideas that go against a main teaching of a religion

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heresy

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strong loyalty to a nation

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nationalism

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male heir to the French throne

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dauphin

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a distinctive smell

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aroma

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present in a large number, typically causing diseases

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infest

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confidence or enthusiasm of a group

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morale

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Chapter 4. Medieval Europe:

What are some accomplishments of the Roman Empire? (3)

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strong roads, advanced government, successful trade

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Who was Julius Ceasar?

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He forced the senate to make him a dictator.

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What was Rome’s government before Ceasar?

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Republic

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What did Romans do for entertainment? (2)

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Chariot races/gladiator fights

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Why did the Roman Empire fall?

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political corruption, invaders, and a weak economy

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Name the 4 layers of the feudalism system (pyramid) from top to bottom.

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King
Lord
Knight
Peasant/Serf

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When were the middle ages?

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400-1400 AD

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What is a fief?

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land exchanged for services

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What were monasteries? Why were they important? Who were in the monasteries?

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  1. religious community
  2. centers of learning
  3. monks/nuns
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What was the purpose of a guild?

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To ensure anyone claiming to be a master of a particular job knew how to perform certain tasks

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Why were medieval fairs important?

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boosted (helped) the economy

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How could a serf become free?

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escaped to a free town for 366 days

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Who is King Charlemagne?

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leader of the Franks (German)

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What are King Charlemagne’s accomplishments? (3)

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Spread education, united many Europeans, spread Christianity

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Who did King Charlemagne leave his empire to?

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his grandsons (Charles and Lothair) - the land later became France and England

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Chapter 5: Islam & The Spread of Empires

Who is Muhammad?

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Islamic prophet

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What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

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  1. Hajj
  2. Statement of Faith
  3. Daily prayer
  4. Fasting
  5. Donation to charity
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Islam is an example of what type of religion?

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monotheistic

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What type of art did Muslims focus on?

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Art with geometric shapes.

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What were the Crusades? What were they fighting over?

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war for Holy Land; Holy Land (Palestine)

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Why did the Crusaders lose?

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not prepared to fight in the desert; long journey

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What were the results of the Crusades?

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increased trade between Europe and Asia; increased ship building; Jewish people killed

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What is the Magna Carta? Who was forced to sign it?

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Document that says no one is above the law; King John

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What are barons? Why did they force the king to sign it?

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Barons are nobles; Barons forced the King to sign it because he demanded higher taxes from them

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Ch. 6: Black Death/Hundred Years War
How did the plague spread to Europe?

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trade routes (flea bites)

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Where did the plague originally start?

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Asia

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Why did plague doctors wear beak masks?

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To filter out bad smells

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How did the black death lead to the end of feudalism?

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blamed the nobility for military loses; serfs demanded higher pay

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Who fought in the Hundred Years War? Who eventually won?

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France & England; France

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What role did Joan of Arc play in the war?

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helped fight with the French army

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Why was the longbow important in the war?

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helped the English army win at Battle of Agincourt

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Who was King Henry V?

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English king who broke the truce

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Who was King Charles VII?

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French dauphin who became the French king

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What were the impacts of the Hundred Years War?

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both nations had weak economies; increased nationalism

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Why are the middle ages nicknamed “the Dark Ages”? Do you think that is an accurate nickname?

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famine; black death; crusades; Hundred Years’ War; bad sanitation; tyrannical kings

5th Grade Social Studies (3 decks)

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