World History Another Flashcards
What empire became known as the Byzantine Empire?
Roman
Which order of Monks took vows of poverty and obedience
Jesuits
What was used to translate the religious texts of Byzantine Christianity for the Slavs?
The Cyrillic Alphabet
When and why was Charlemagne named Emperor of the Roman People
Pepin the Short died as well as his brother. So he took role as the emperor
How did Charlemagne feel about education?
He thought it was very important. One of his greatest accomplishments was the encouragement of learning. He surrounded himself with English, German, Italian, and Spanish scholars. He opened a palace school and order monasteries to open schools
Why did Europe become a feudal society?
europeans needed to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions
What family was the most influential in the expansion of the Franks?n
Carolingian
Who was considered one of the most important leaders in European history?
Charlemagne
Why did the Vikings raid northern Europe?
viking farmers could not grow enough food
which country was the first to develop a strong central government?
England
What was Hugh Capet’s role in the history of the monarchy in France?
Hugh Capet began the Capetian dynasty of French kings that ruled France from 897-1328.
When and why did the role of the samurai change?
in the 1200s when loyal samuarai were bitter when the government failed to pay them.
Why didn’t Alexander’s empire grow any larger?
his soldiers wanted to go home and the empire soon faded away
why was Macedonia able to take control of all of Greece in the 340s BC?
along cycle of warfare left all of Greece vulnerable to attack
what does the phrase “bread and circuses” refer to?
the free food and entertainment provided by the government to stave off rebellions by poor people
what was the role of bishops in the early Christian Church?
they emerged to oversee church affairs and priests within each city
why do scholars believe Olmec people of lower social classes lived outside towns?
the towns served as ceremonial, political and religious centers
What types of building and structures were in Olmec towns?
elaborate tombs and giant stone heads
In what MesoAmerican society were families grouped into cooperative communities?
inca society
What is a mosque?
an Islamic place of worship
What kind of weather is found in the African rain forest?
not that hot, since it is a rain forest
Why did Islam spread to the East Africa coast?
Muslim traders introduced Islam to the East African coast, and the growth of commerce caused the religion to spread.
How did the kings of Ghana make sure that the price of gold remained high?
only the king could own gold nuggets, which limited the supply of gold and maintained the price of gold
What invention from the Tang and Song dynasty spread and revolutionized printing?
movable type
