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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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1. The name given to Medieval Europe due to its lack of cultural - societal - intellectual - political and economic progress






2. The system of ethics - education - and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples - stressing love for humanity - ancestor worship - reverence for parents - and harmony in thought and conduct.






3. A center for civilizations which flourished in the 2nd and 3rd millenniums BC






4. Ended the Thirty Years War. 1. Recognized independent authority of German princes. 2. Allowed France to intervene in German affairs. 3. Pope couldn't participate in German religious affiars.






5. Document written in 1215 which limited the power of the King and established the principle of limited government and the fundamental rights of English citizens. The document also introduced such fundamental rights as trial by jury and due process of






6. The change from an agricultural to an industrial society and from home manufacturing to factory production - especially the one that took place in England from about 1750 to about 1850.






7. Flourishing trade - medical encyclopedia - library - Algebra - spices - silks - perfumes - porcelain - textile goods






8. A style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD






9. First known kingdom in sub - Saharan West Africa between the sixth and thirteenth centuries C.E. Also the modern West African country once known as the Gold Coast.






10. This was the 2nd law passed by Parliament for King Henry VIII. It said that King Henry VIII was the only supreme head of the Church of England - and this church was formed from this act.






11. This queen of England chose a religion between the Puritans and Catholics and required her subjects to attend church or face a fine. She also required uniformity and conformity to the Church of England






12. King of France from 1643 to 1715; his long reign was marked by the expansion of French influence in Europe and by the magnificence of his court and the Palace of Versailles (1638-1715)






13. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.






14. A philosophical and theological system - associated with Thomas Aquinas - devised to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy and Roman Catholic theology in the thirteenth century. (p. 408)






15. Roman laws - justice system - court system; language(Latin); Pax Roman a long period of peace that enabled free travel and trade Building Construction - engineering and road construction. architecture - literature - art - sculpture and the humanites.






16. Powerful city in Ancient Greece that was a leader in arts - sciences - philosophy - democracy and architecture.






17. Establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.






18. Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337)






19. The economic and social system of medieval europe - lords recieved land from the King in exchane for loyalty and serfs worked the land for the lords in exchange for protection.






20. Created an empire based on military superiority - conquest - and terrorism (911-550 B.C.) - Military techniques included siege warfare - intimidation - and the use of iron weapons. Created a centralized government - a postal service - an extensive li






21. A people of this name is mentioned as early as the records of the Tang Empire - living as nomads in northern Eurasia. After 1206 they established an enormous empire under Genghis Khan - linking western and eastern Eurasia.






22. Made up of art and culture - music/dance - storytelling and very Religious






23. A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula






24. This was a war between France and England between 1346 and 1453. It was fought over land in France that each wanted to control. The British began strongly - but with the help of Joan of Arc - the French rallied and eventually beat England. Two famous






25. The doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self - realization through reason






26. 1822 ended the congress system & allowed European powers to be guided by self - interest.






27. Created during kamakura era - In theory: Emperor's military chief of staff - In reality: Actual ruler of Japan






28. Was divided into the patricians (propertied class) - plebeians (main body of Roman citizens) - and slaves.






29. Established the new Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)- Conquered Mesopotamia - Syria - and Palestine Developed astrology - astronomy - advanced government bureaucracy - and architectural achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of






30. The art of ancient Greece and Rome - in which harmony - order - and proportion were emphasized






31. Began with the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It emphasized the Holy Bible as the word of God.






32. The rise of Islam






33. Revival of a classical style in art or literature or architecture or music but from a new perspective or with a new motivation






34. The invasion and settlement of England by the Normans following the Battle of Hastings (1066)






35. These people united and ruled most of India. After Babur invaded India - Akbar became the main ruler of this kind. They were great builders Taj Mahal - but their empire declined quickly (by 1750).






36. River that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians and made their great civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the Egyptian Society.






37. The Vikings built fast ships where they would ship men and cargo from their land to charlemagnes empire to pilage and plunder.






38. A period in European history - between about 1000 AD and 1500 AD - when the power of kings - people of high rank and the Christian Church was strong






39. The revolution that began in 1789 - overthrew the absolute monarchy of the Bourbons and the system of aristocratic privileges - and ended with Napoleon's overthrow of the Directory and seizure of power in 1799.






40. Japanese ruling dynasty that strove to isolate it from foreign influences. shogunate started by Tokugawa Leyasu; 4 class system - warriors - farmers - artisans - merchants; Japan's ports were closed off; wanted to create their own culture; illegal to






41. A series of military expeditions in the 11th - 12th - and 13th centuries by Western European Christians to reclaim control of the Holy Lands from the Muslims






42. A war that occurred between 1618 and 1648; it was mainly a civil war in Germany and the Holy Roman Empire over religious and political issues; it also involved the countries of Spain - France - Denmark - and Sweden






43. The class of modern wage laborers who having no means of production of their own - are reducing to selling their labor power in order to live






44. Domination of the commercial trade routes controlled by Constintanople and a monopoly on the silk trade. Excellant use of diplonmacy to avoid invasions. Geographically distant from the tribes who sacked Rome. Codification of Roman Law. A forstress ci






45. The meeting of representatives from each of the nations in the Quadruple Alliance. Its purpose was to draft a peace settlement by redrawing Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleonic France. It succeeded in constructing a settlement that w






46. 16th century religious movement led by Martin Luther that sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and led to the formation of Protestantism






47. Political system in which a ruler holds total power. The ruler has total control and final say over their people.






48. Last of the mound - building cultures of North America; flourished between 800 and 1300 C.E.; featured large towns and ceremonial centers; lacked stone architecture of Central America.






49. European trade agreement with Africa dealing with slaves brought from Africa. Integral part of Triangle Trade between the Americas - Africa - and Europe.






50. Constituted of a mixed government including consuls - a senate - tribune - assembly of the tribes - ...







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