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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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1. 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.






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






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






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






9. Area along the central west coast of Asia Minor colonized by settlers from mainland Greece from about 1000 BC. Ionian Greeks - including Homer - played a central role in the early development of Greek history and literature following the Dark Ages. B






10. 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.






11. A flat - dry grassland with trees and bushes






12. 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






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






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






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






16. Concerning farms - farmers - or agriculture and the use of land.






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






18. The Hitties - the Assyrians - Chaldeans - and the Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.






19. This was the letter Martin Luther wrote to Archbishop Albert which explained that indulgences undermined the seriousness of the sacrament of penance.






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






21. 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.






22. Crused by the House of Lancaster






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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.






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






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






30. The middle class - including merchants - industrialists - and professional people






31. Large powerful kingdom in East/Central africa. Controlled and taxed trade between the interior and coastal regions - Organized the flow of gold - ivory - slaves - forged alliances w/ local rulers & profited immensely from these transactions.






32. 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






33. 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






34. An economic system based on the manor and lands including a village and surrounding acreage which were administered by a lord. It developed during the Middle Ages to increase agricultural production.






35. 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.






36. 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)






37. 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 -






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






39. Overthrew the Umayyad but one escaped






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






41. 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.






42. 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






43. (1776-1834) Theorized that population growth would far outstrip food production






44. 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.






45. A military dictatorship in Japan headed by the shoguns from 1185 to 133. It was based in Kamakura which was the capital of the shogunate.






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






47. The 'Theatre of politics.' The nobility were required to live there by Louis XIV - beautiful architecture and gardens. Symbol of French state and power






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






49. Religious pilgramages Improved farming methods - trade and commerce led to a high standard of living - Military expansion.






50. 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.