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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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






2. The seven - and - a - half century long process by which Christians reconquered the Iberian peninsula modern Portugal and Spain from the Muslim and Moorish states of Al -






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






4. 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.






5. One of the largest military fleets in the history of warfare which was sent to attack England in 1588. The smaller English fleet was able to defeat the armada by using its ease of maneuverability and ended Spain's domination of the Atlantic Ocean and






6. 16th century religious movement led by Martin Luther that sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and led to the formation of Protestantism






7. 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






8. Venetian merchant and traveler. His accounts of his travels to China offered Europeans a firsthand view of Asian lands and stimulated interest in Asian trade.






9. 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.






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






11. French philosopher and writer whose works epitomize the Age of Enlightenment - often attacking injustice and intolerance






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






13. The scientific revolution brought about new mechanical inventions - The availability of investment capital and the rise of the middle class provided an economic base - Geographic and social conditions in England favored industrialization:






14. Forceful seizure of governmental power






15. A fundamental transformation in scientific ideas in physics - astronomy - and biology - in institutions supporting scientific investigation - and in the more widely held picture of the universe






16. 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






17. Following the Hundred Years' war - civil war broke out between these two rival branches of the English royal Family - Lancaster claimed the throne of England when the Hundred Year finally ended






18. ...The House of Lords mainly consist of the peers and the people that have inherited their money. This House of Parliament has slowly lost its power to influence the system of government over the years.






19. Members of the Society of Jesus which became most well known for their work in education of Catholics in Europe. They were devoted to preaching - educating the young - fighting against heresy - serving the Pope - and caring for the needy.






20. A group of Germanic tribes. They became allies of the Romans and became Christian. In the 8th century they established the Carolingian rule. Perhaps the most famous leader was Charlemagne.






21. The collection of Papal states directly under the control of the Pope. Included lands in Italy - Germany - France - Spain - and England.






22. First emperor of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar's grand - nephew.






23. 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.






24. A Bantu language with Arabic words spoken along the East African coast






25. King of the Franks who conquered much of Western Europe - great patron of literature and learning






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






27. 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.






28. 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






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






30. A major dynasty that ruled China from the mid - fourteenth to the mid - seventeenth century.The ousted the Mongols. It was marked by a great expansion of Chinese commerce into East Africa - the Middle East - and Southeast Asia






31. 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






32. The first Stuart to be king of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 and king of Scotland from 1567 to 1625; he was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and he succeeded Elizabeth I; he alienated the British Parliament by claiming the divine right of kings






33. A religious wars in France that started because of the Concordat of Bologna. This war was not only a religious war but a class war. It was between the Huguenots - who were Upper - class intellectuals who were Calvinist vs. the average poor French Cat






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






35. 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






36. Reality consists of ideas that exist in the mind - independant of sensory powers of perception.






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






38. 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






39. Divide and conquer - attack one enemy at a time - always ally with the weak power against the strong - then conquer both afterwards. Give conquered people a stake/citizenship in the empire - respect local religions and traditions. Demand loyalty and






40. Establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. Provided land in exchange for personal service to the King.






48. Englightenment - unequal tax system - bad harvests - debt - absolute monarchy - economic issues - inequitable class structure - disorganized legal system - no representation.






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






50. Political leaders after the death of Muhammad