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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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






2. Democracy - Drama - Art - Architecture - Philosophy - Sculpting - Performing Arts - Philosphical Schools - Scientific Method.






3. Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed his grandfather's conquest of China






4. (1776-1834) Theorized that population growth would far outstrip food production






5. 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






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






7. Western name for the Chinese philosopher Kongzi (551-479 B.C.E.). His doctrine of duty and public service had a great influence on subsequent Chinese thought and served as a code of conduct for government officials.






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






9. The idea that the government should not play an active role in regulating the economy.






10. A more militaristic civilization then Minoans - they traded and raided - turning on their Minoan teachers - helping to destroy Crete.






11. A German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Chruch. In 1517 - he wrote 95 theses - or statements of belief attacking the church practices.






12. The collapse of Rome and sweeping advances of Germanic and Viking raiders - Europe entered a time of chaotic political - economic - and urban decline A struggle back toward stability.






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






14. The French version of the American Declaration






15. 1822 ended the congress system & allowed European powers to be guided by self - interest.






16. A kingdom of the West African rain forest






17. Among the most vigorous of the medieval emperors. Clashed with the pope over the appointment of the clergy. Known as 'the red beard' (r. 1152-1190). He attempted to conquer Lombardy (n. Italy) and unite the German princes - but the popes did not appr






18. A government in which power is in the hands of a few people -- especially one in which rule is based upon wealth.






19. A flat - dry grassland with trees and bushes






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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






26. 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.






27. Were United by Genghis Khan to capture all of asia - which they did except for India. Asia under Mongolian ruler till grandson of Gings (Kublai) died and there was an overturning.






28. The classical economists advanced the theory of laissez faire






29. Prompted by Louis Philippe giving up his throne - this was a new era of liberalism in France. Measures enacted included freeing slaves - granting all males the right to vote - abolishing capital punishment - the establishment of national workshops -






30. 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.






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






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






33. A new group of nomads that drove the tang armies out of central Asia and took control of the silk roads. because of this chinas economy was damaged






34. Athens vs Sparta - Sparta won but both were devastated unable to unite Greed city - states.






35. Russian tsar. He enthusiastically introduced Western languages - culture - and technologies to the Russian elite - moving the capital from Moscow to the new city of St. Petersburg. (p. 552)






36. 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.






37. Religious movement founded by John Calvin - based on the doctrine of predestination.






38. A warlike monotheistic civilization that spread rapidly throughout the Middle East and were constantly at war. They are known for their brilliant arabesques and gorgeous craftsmanship






39. The Heian Era commenced in 794 - and was a time when Japan gradually stopped imitating China - developing into a distinct new culture. The new culture mixed both Chinese and Japanese cultures - combining the faiths of China - Shintoism - and Buddhism






40. Continuous barbaric invasion. Internal factors included political instability - decreasing farm production - inflation - excessive taxation - and the decline of the military. The rise of Christianity divided the Empire.






41. King of England - Scotland - and Ireland (1625-1649). His power struggles with Parliament resulted in the English Civil War (1642-1648) in which Charles was defeated. He was tried for treason and beheaded in 1649






42. Oliver Cromwell ruled as a dictator and abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords.






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






44. The legaslative body of england (lawmaking) - two houses: house of lords and house of commons






45. Became the first explorers - traders - and colonizers of the ancient world; their civilization reached its peak in 1000 B.C. - Greatest seafaring civilization in the ancient world - Developed extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean and






46. 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)






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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