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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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






2. An assembly of high church officials summoned by the Catholic Church to clarify doctrine and address reform in response to the challenges raised by the Protestant Reformation.






3. 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






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






5. 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






6. A war that broke out between the parliament supporters (roundheads) and the king's supporters (cavaliers). It ended with the execution of the king - Charles I






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






8. 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 -






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. A German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Chruch. In 1517 - he wrote 95 theses - or statements of belief attacking the church practices.






12. Creators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large scale irrigation projects - advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.






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






14. Clan of Quraysh that dominated politics and commercial economy of Mecca; clan later able to establish dynasty as rulers of Islam






15. 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.






16. 17th century Europe - elaborate and detailed artwork - drama - tension - exuberance - and grandeur in sculpture - painting - literature - and music






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






18. A flat - dry grassland with trees and bushes






19. Officially recognized Lutherism but allowed Catholic Priests to support Catholicism.






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






21. 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.






22. Following the death of Ivan the Terrible in 1584 - Russia experienced a period of weakness and disorder known as the Time of Troubles. Hoping to restore order - an assembly of nobles elected Michael Romanov to be the next czar. The Romanov Dynasty ru






23. 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






24. 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.






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






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






27. The meeting of representatives from each of the nations in the Quadruple Alliance. Its purpose was to draft a peace settlement by redrawing Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleonic France. It succeeded in constructing a settlement that w






28. A warlike monotheistic civilization that spread rapidly throughout the Middle East and were constantly at war. They are known for their brilliant arabesques and gorgeous craftsmanship






29. The term for The Univeral Soul in Hinduism.






30. 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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






34. 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






35. Document written in 1215 which limited the power of the King and established the principle of limited government and the fundamental rights of English citizens. The document also introduced such fundamental rights as trial by jury and due process of






36. Comprised the Tigris & Euphrates Valley - the Fertile Crescent - and The Nile Valley. They had the first system of independent states and writing. Architectural achievements are the ziggurat & pyramid. the first codification of law. the first lasting






37. Domination of the commercial trade routes controlled by Constintanople and a monopoly on the silk trade. Excellant use of diplonmacy to avoid invasions. Geographically distant from the tribes who sacked Rome. Codification of Roman Law. A forstress ci






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. The rise of Islam






42. A lesser used title for the English Civil War.






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






44. 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.






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. The restoration of the monarchy began in 1660 when the English - Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the Interregnum that followed the wars of the 3 kingdoms. Stuart rule was restored.






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






48. The French version of the American Declaration






49. 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






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