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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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1. The restoration of the monarchy began in 1660 when the English - Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the Interregnum that followed the wars of the 3 kingdoms. Stuart rule was restored.






2. Organization with midsize societies ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand people - with somewhat more power available to leaders.






3. Roman expansion resulted in a world republic. Emerged as the dominant power in the Mediterranian.






4. 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






5. Officially recognized Lutherism but allowed Catholic Priests to support Catholicism.






6. Western Europe no longer united by religion - Weakens power and influence of the Catholic Church The power of states was strenthened as was the middle class. Encourages education - people encouraged to read the bible and interpret it individually






7. Wars which - in the century after the death of Muhammed in 632 - created an empire stretching from Spain to the Indus Valley.






8. The French version of the American Declaration






9. 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.






10. The basis of a court system for justice. The essence of English common law is that it is made by judges sitting in courts - applying their common sense and knowledge of legal precedent to the facts before them.






11. Creators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large scale irrigation projects - advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.






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






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






14. Te monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran






15. Crused by the House of Lancaster






16. They were polytheistic worshiping over 2000 gods and goddesses. They believed in the afterlife and that they would be judged for their life. They had sacred burials. Ruled by Pharoahs.






17. Most illustrious sultan of the Mughal Empire in India (r. 1556-1605). He expanded the empire and pursued a policy of conciliation with Hindus. (p. 536)






18. 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






19. 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.






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






21. A system of philosophical and religious doctrines composed of elements of Platonism and Aristotelianism and oriental mysticism






22. Were skilled farmers & flourished in the Ohio & Mississippi Valleys (200BC to 400AD).






23. First Bourbon king - most important kings in French history - rise to power ended French Civil Wars - gradual course to absolutism - politique - converted to Catholicism to gain loyalty of Paris






24. A flat - dry grassland with trees and bushes






25. Greek city - state that was ruled by an oligarchy - focused on military - used slaves for agriculture - discouraged the arts. Developed a totalitarian and militaristic state dependent on slave labor.






26. The conqueror who united the peoples of Greece - Egypt - Persia and Indus River Valley into an empire by conquering them.






27. 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.






28. A city established as the new eastern capital of the roman empire by the emperor constantine in a.d. 330 that is now called istanbul






29. The first religion of Japan - 'The way of the Gods.' Shinto celebrates the mysteries and unforeseen forces of nature. Animistic. According to Shinto beliefs - divine spirits called kami are associated with the awesome forces of nature - such as rushi






30. An advanced civilization that developed on the island of Crete around 2500 BCE based its prosperity






31. 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.






32. The battle that took place in 1066 - in which William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson fought for control of Normandy?






33. The separation of people into different social groups like lower class - upper class. Clergy & nobility were the privileged class - peasants and artisans wer the work force and serfs were tied to the land.






34. English military - political - and religious figure who led the Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War (1642-1649) and called for the execution of Charles I. As lord protector of England (1653-1658) he ruled as a virtual dictator.






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






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






37. Occupied western Asia Minor (500s B.C.) - Their culture reached its zenith under King Croesus (Golden King) - Were responsible for the first coinage of money






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






39. Military Genius of France - who later became a dictator and eventually overthrown. He sold the west land (Louisiana) to the United States for a very cheap price doubling the land of America.






40. 1822 ended the congress system & allowed European powers to be guided by self - interest.






41. 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






42. Greek language and cultural accomplishments preserved. Center for world trade and exchange of culture. It spread civilization to all of eastern Europe. It preserved the Eastern Church which converted Slavic people to Christianity. Its economic streng






43. Renewal in trade/ growth in economy. No more manorialism. Expanded the social class and a true middle class emerged. Introduced banking and the Guild system.






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






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






46. 800-1300 developed in the Southwest & the Anasazis were skilled builders & sophisticated farmers. Example Mesa Verde Cliff houses






47. An extremely dry area with little water and few plants






48. Entered China and easily changed the Ming dynasty into the Qing dynasty since they were sinicized before - Established a Confucian government with six ministries - a censorate - and other Chinese institutions - Were segregated from the Chinese - Forb






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






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