World History 600-1930 Flashcards

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golden age of islam

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the accomplishment of muslim scholars in art, literacy, science, medicine, and math during 750-1258 CE

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geography

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having to do with land on the map.

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plateau

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an area consisting of flat terrain, that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side

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Inca

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ancient civilization, lived in the Andes mountains, spoke Chechua language, used Khipu for record keeping

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Mayan civilization

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ancient civilization in southern Mexico and Central America, they had warring city-states, they made advancements in farming, math, and astronomy

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Aztec civilization

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ancient civilization in Mexico and Central America, developed Chinampas farming, advanced calendars, polytheistic

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feudalism

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a system of gov in which power is by land ownership

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holy Roman Empire

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King Charlemagne took control of most of modern day Europe, feudalist system, and Christian religion

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era

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a period of time or time in history that is defined by something

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revolution -

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a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system

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First industrial revolution

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Great Britain makes goods in factories with new technology that they can sell around the world, they gain more power

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monarchy

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a form of government with a monarch or king as a the ruler, they are the ruler for life, royal family

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