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World History 1st Sem. Exam Flashcards

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7 features of civilization:

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government
complex religion
job specialization
social classes
arts + architecture
writing
public works
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What do the first 4 civilizations have in common?

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they were all on major rivers

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What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?

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monotheistic
Torah
Abraham
Old Testament + 10 Commandments

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What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism?

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polytheistic
Vedas
Brahman
reincarnation
karma
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Define polytheism:

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believing in multiple gods

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Define monotheism:

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believing in one god

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Define democracy:

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a gov’t for the people by the people

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Who invented democracy?

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the Athenians

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How did the Roman Republic fall?

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people were fighting for power

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What were some of the accomplishments/achievements of the Romans?

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the Colosseum
aqueducts
baths
weapons
lifelike sculptures
water fountains
Julian calendar
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What was the Pax Romana?

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a period of peace in Rome

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What are the basic beliefs of Christianity?

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Jesus
monotheistic
Bible + Old & New Testament +10 Commandments

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How/why do empires rise?

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strong armies + good leadership

eg. Macedonia

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How/why do empires fall?

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too big

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What is feudalism?

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social + economic system of the middle ages

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What was the manor system?

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lord
vassal
knight
serf

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What caused the Black Plague?

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fleas on rats

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What was the role of the church in peoples’ daily lives during the Middle Ages?

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people looked to the church for answers/guidance

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What caused The Crusades?

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Muslims took over Jerusalem

+ treated Christians badly

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What were the long-term effects of The Crusades?

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opened up people’s minds to new lands & ideas

21
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What was the Magna Carta?

A

no one is above the law

22
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What was the Great Schism?

A

the split between the Roman Catholic and Byzantine Churches in 1054

23
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What are the basic beliefs of Islam?

A 
Muhammad
monotheistic
Quran
Allah
5 Pillars
24
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How were the Muslim Empires different from the Medieval Empires?

A

Muslim Empires treated the people they took over fairly

25
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What was the purpose of the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?

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to spread Islam

exchange goods

26
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What was the Renaissance?

A

time in Europe after the Middle Ages with new interest in learning, art, & achievements

27
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How was the Renaissance different from the Middle Ages?

A

art

learning

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What was the impact of the printing press?

A

more books produced

more access to books

29
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How did the Catholic Church abuse its power?

A

offered indulgences

30
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Who was Martin Luther?

A

Lutheranism

95 Theses

31
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What was Martin Luther upset about?

A

indulgences

corruption in the Church

32
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What are the major differences between the Catholic and Protestant religions?

A

Protestants could read & interpret the Bible

Protestant clergy could marry

33
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How did the Catholic Church react to the Protestant Reformation?

A

exocommunication

34
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How did the Catholic Church respond to the Scientific Method?

A

prosecution

exocommunication

35
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What were the reasons for exploration?

A

wanted direct route to the spices & products from the East

36
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What is capitalism?

A

economic system in which the means of production are privately owned & operated for profit

37
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What is mercantilism?

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policy by which a nation sought to export more than it imported in order to build its supply of gold & silver

38
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What was the purpose of the Triangular Trade?

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to trade slaves & goods

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What was the purpose of the Line of Demarcation?

A

divided the non-European zones controlled by Spain and Portugal

40
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How did Europeans so easily conquer Native Americans?

A

the diseases they brought

superior technology

41
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What is absolutism?

A

a ruling family with full power & control

42
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Who were the Huguenots?

A

French Protestants

43
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What did the Edict of Nantes do?

A

granted Huguenots religious tolerance

44
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Define autocrat:

A

dictator without divine right

45
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Define divine right:

A

right to rule from god

46
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Define oligarchy:

A

ruled by multiple people

47
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Define limited monarchy:

A

monarch is limited by a group of people

48
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Which 2 religious groups were in conflict in Europe throughout much of the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration?

A

Christians & Muslims

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