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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






4. Establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.






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






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






7. The classical economists advanced the theory of laissez faire






8. The French version of the American Declaration






9. It's geographic proximity to the Arabs - Slave - and Turks all of whom were becoming more powerful. The loss of commercial dominace over the Italians. Reliogious contraversy with west and a split with the Roman Catholic Church. The sack of the fourth






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






11. 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 -






12. 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






13. 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.






14. 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






15. The Founder of Islam. Muslims believe that Mohammad was God's last Prophet and that he received the word of God from the angel Gabriel.






16. Established the new Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)- Conquered Mesopotamia - Syria - and Palestine Developed astrology - astronomy - advanced government bureaucracy - and architectural achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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)






23. 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






24. 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






25. 16th century religious movement led by Martin Luther that sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and led to the formation of Protestantism






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






27. A flat - dry grassland with trees and bushes






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






29. 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.






30. Mass production of goods and the rise of the factory system. From Rural to Urban centers. The division of society into defined calsses propertied and unpropertied. The development of modern Capitalism.






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






32. 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.






33. DominateTurkish group control caliphate






34. Established Capeatian rule in France - put to throne because of his weakness; made throne hereditary; Capetians had an unbroken succession for 300 years; effective beauracracy






35. French Protestants who suffered persecution. Many left Europe for America to find religious freedom






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






37. 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 -






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






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






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






41. Took over Turkey from the Byzantine Empire and strived to expand its borders into Eastern Europe - mainly fighting the Holy Roman Empire and its various princes throughout the Middle Ages. Constanople the center. Over time it started to shrink and gr






42. Forceful seizure of governmental power






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






46. Established the first lasting monotheism - Saul established the first kingdom in Palestine (c. 1030-1010 B.C.) - After the death of Solomon (922 B.C.) - the Hebrews were divided into two kingdoms (Israel and Judah) - Disunity and conquest resulted in






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






48. 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.






49. A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula






50. 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.