SS7 Spring Review Flashcards

Study for Social Science Final on Wednesday, May 22 or twenty-twenty-four.

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1
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The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought over the control of the city of __________.

A

Jerusalem :)))

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Jews and __________ suffered religious persecution as a result of the Crusades.

A

Muslims

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Trade and a lack of medical knowledge contributes to the spread of the __________. It first arrives in Europe on __________ carrying _________ on __________.

A

Trade and a lack of medical knowledge contributes to the spread of the “bubonic plague”. It first arrives in Europe on “ships” carrying “fleas” on “rats”.

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The __________ limited the power of the king.

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magna carta

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Monasteries were isolated communities of __________ who ran schools and copied __________.

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Monasteries were isolated communities of “monks” who ran schools and copied “bibles”.

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The power struggle between Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV was a conflict over who had the authority to appoint __________.

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bishops

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The Medieval European social and political system that provided protection in exchange for land and labor was known as _________.

A

feudalism

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The manor system produced goods and services, raised cattle, and __________.

A

provided protection

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Explorers, merchants, and missionaries wanted to explore overseas lands to discover new __________ routes, convert people to __________, gain wealth and the __________ of new territory.

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Explorers, merchants, and missionaries wanted to explore overseas lands to discover new “sea” routes, convert people to “Christianity”, gain wealth and the “colonization” of new territory.

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Improved shipbuilding allowed explorers to travel greater __________ without getting __________.

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Improved shipbuilding allowed explorers to travel greater “distances” without getting “lost”. :)

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The _________ and accurate maps helped explorers determine the direction they were traveling and locate their position on _________ _____.

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The “magnetic compass” and accurate maps helped explorers determine the direction they were traveling and locate their position on “earth”.

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Literacy rates grew higher during the Renaissance because more books were created using the ________ _____.

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Literacy rates grew higher during the Renaissance because more books were created using the “printing press”.

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13
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The word Renaissance means _______.

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The word Renaissance means “rebirth”.

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Renaissance painters use the techniques of ___________ and ___________ to create a more realistic image.

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Renaissance painters use the techniques of “perspective” and “convergence” to create a more realistic image.

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The artist ________ __ _____ painted the Mona Lisa.

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The artist “Leonardo da Vinci” painted the Mona Lisa.

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The selling of ______ and poor training of many priests weakened the Catholic Church.

A

The selling of “indulgences” and poor training of many priests weakened the Catholic Church.

17
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The __ ______ were a list of complaints by Martin Luther challenging the Catholic Church.

A

The “95 thesis” were a list of complaints by Martin Luther challenging the Catholic Church.

18
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John ______ believed in ___ and that God has already determined who will be saved. Martin ______ believed salvation is achieved through faith alone.

A

John “Calvin” believed in “predestination” and that God has already determined who will be saved. Martin “Luther” believed salvation is achieved through faith alone.

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The goal of the Counter Reformation was to reform the ________ ______. The purpose of the Council of Trent was to stop the spread of __________ ideas.

A

The goal of the Counter Reformation was to reform the “Catholic Church”. The purpose of the Council of Trent was to stop the spread of “protestant” ideas.

20
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The ________ ___________ was a group of priests that were established to find and torture heretics including Jews and Muslims.

A

The “Spanish Inquisition” was a group of priests that were established to find and torture heretics including Jews and Muslims.

21
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During the Renaissance, ________ focused on individual worth and the ideas of ancient Rome and Greece.

A

During the Renaissance, “humanism” focused on individual worth and the ideas of ancient Rome and Greece. (◕ᴗ◕✿)

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Copernicus believed the universe was __________. __________ used a telescope to study the sky. __________ discovered the Laws of Motion.

A

Copernicus believed the universe was “heliocentric”. “Gallilio” used a telescope to study the sky. “Isaac Newton” discovered the Laws of Motion.

23
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The purpose of the Mayan calendar was to _____ and harvest _____ and when to plan _________ festivals.

A

The purpose of the Mayan calendar was to “plant” and harvest “crops” and when to plan “religious” festivals.

24
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The Maya used the ____________ technique for farming.

A

The Maya used the “slash and burn” technique for farming.

25
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The main theories for the collapse of the Mayan civilization are _____________, invasion, disease, and ____.

A

The main theories for the collapse of the Mayan civilization are collapsing “trading system”, invasion, disease, and “war”.

26
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Most Aztecs were part of the social class known as _________.

A

Most Aztecs were part of the social class known as “commoners”.

27
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The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was build on an ____.

A

The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was built on an “lake”. “AN” >:(

28
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The Aztecs built floating gardens known as _________ to enlarge their land.

A

The Aztecs built floating gardens known as “chinampas” to enlarge their land.

29
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The top position in the Inca class structure was _________.

A

The top position in the Inca class structure was “Sapa Inca”.

30
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The Maya and Aztec practiced human sacrifice to please the ____.

A

The Maya and Aztec practiced human sacrifice to please the “gods”.

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The ______ system was important to the Incan empire because it allowed government to collect _____ in the form of _____.

A

The “feudal” system was important to the Incan empire because it allowed government to collect “taxes” in the form of “goods”.

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The Inca used _______________ as a technique to grow crops in the mountains.

A

The Inca used “terrace farming” as a technique to grow crops in the mountains. :DDD