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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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1. Characterized by moving about from place to place as nomads






2. 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






3. A collection of laws covering crimes - farming - business activities - and marriage and family. Many of the punishments were cruel - but the code was an important step in the development of a justice system






4. 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.






5. The imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279






6. 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






7. 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.






8. 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






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






10. A broad intellectual movement in 18th - century Europe that advocated the use of reason in the re - evaluation of accepted ideas. Also known as the Age of Reason.






11. 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.






12. Gave all property to the eldest son. Led many younger sons of the gentry to seek their fortunes in exploration and colonization.






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. 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.






15. The classical economists advanced the theory of laissez faire






16. African state that developed along the upper reaches of the Nile circa 1000 B.C.E.; conquered Egypt and ruled it for several centuries. Important iron working center.






17. 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






18. Several have inland as well as coastal deltas - Nile flows northward . Niger - Nile - Congo - Zambezi And were important to Africa's economic history.






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






20. 2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron smelting - which revolutionized warfare.






21. 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






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






23. Caused by a continuing power struggle with the Pope.






24. 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:






25. 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.






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






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. Old Kingdom (massive pyramids) - Middle kingdom - New kingdom (gets agressive)






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






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






31. 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






32. An ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were used to represent ideas and sounds






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






34. 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






35. The first great Christian philosopher. He was a sinner and did not believe but eventually was converted and he wrote CIty of God as well as Confession - he is also responsible for the doctrine of Original Sin






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






37. 1822 ended the congress system & allowed European powers to be guided by self - interest.






38. 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






39. 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






40. A catalyst in the collapse of the Greek city - state alliance.






41. Elected consul of rome in 59 bc. Genius with military strategy. Governed as an absolute ruler. Was assassinated in the senate chamber.






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






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






44. Ruled the manor. Had bailiffs to take care of day - to - day affairs.






45. The most of the power lies on the shoulders of the House of the Commons. The Commons is elected by the people. The commons grant money - and is the law- making body in the british government.The commons pick the Prime Minister.






46. Conquered the Mycenaeans - illiterate - cause the Dark Age of violence and instability






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






48. A Mongolian general and emperor of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries - known for his military leadership and great cruelty. He conquered vast portions of northern China and southwestern Asia.






49. African Civilization developed here






50. 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).







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