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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Revival of a classical style in art or literature or architecture or music but from a new perspective or with a new motivation






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






3. 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 -






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






5. 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.






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






7. The imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279






8. 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






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






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






11. (1776-1834) Theorized that population growth would far outstrip food production






12. Roman expansion resulted in a world republic. Emerged as the dominant power in the Mediterranian.






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






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






15. This queen of England chose a religion between the Puritans and Catholics and required her subjects to attend church or face a fine. She also required uniformity and conformity to the Church of England






16. 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






17. 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.






18. The doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self - realization through reason






19. Forceful seizure of governmental power






20. 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)






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






22. 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






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






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






25. The revolutionary socialism of ____________ advocated a violent overthrow of the present economic system - History was seen as a class struggle between the exploiters (bourgeoisie) and the exploited (proletariat)






26. Empire created by indigenous Muslims in western Sudan of West Africa from the thirteenth to fifteenth century. It was famous for its role in the trans - Saharan gold trade.






27. 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.






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






29. 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






30. Attempted to unify the entire Near East under one rule (500s B.C.) - Established an international government - Zoroastrianism - an ethical religion based on concepts of good and evil - Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. The great rebirth of acrt - literature - and learning in the 14th - 15th - and 16th centuries which marked the transition from the medieval to modern periods of European history. - A new way of thinking. Which laed to future reforms for the catholic






36. This was the French law put in place by Napoleon. It promoted equality before the law - toleration of all religions - and outlawing serfdom and feudalism. It also took away women's rights and outlawed trade unions and strikes.






37. 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.






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






39. Napoleon cut off all trade with Great Britain to try and make Europe more self - sufficient - an economic blockade of Britain. The Foreign Policy of Napoleon - essentially an effort to thwart English advancement by nationally prohibiting British trad






40. 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






41. The Christian name for Saul who had been a persecutor of Christians before conversion. - Was responsible for the spread of Christian theology & the resulting response from the Roman Empire.






42. 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.






43. The Ashikaga Shogunate is the weakest of the three Japanese bakufu governments. Unlike its predecessor - the Kamakura Shogunate - or its successor - the - when Ashikaga Takauji established his bakufu he had little personal territories with which to






44. A city established as the new eastern capital of the roman empire by the emperor constantine in a.d. 330 that is now called istanbul






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






49. 800-1300 developed in the Southwest & the Anasazis were skilled builders & sophisticated farmers. Example Mesa Verde Cliff houses






50. Dynasty often referred to as China's Golden age that reigned during 618 - 907 AD; China expands from Vietnam to Manchuria