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CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: World History

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1. First known kingdom in sub - Saharan West Africa between the sixth and thirteenth centuries C.E. Also the modern West African country once known as the Gold Coast.






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. Members of the Society of Jesus which became most well known for their work in education of Catholics in Europe. They were devoted to preaching - educating the young - fighting against heresy - serving the Pope - and caring for the needy.






8. 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






9. 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






10. 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






11. One of the largest military fleets in the history of warfare which was sent to attack England in 1588. The smaller English fleet was able to defeat the armada by using its ease of maneuverability and ended Spain's domination of the Atlantic Ocean and






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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






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






17. 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






18. 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 -






19. 16th century religious movement led by Martin Luther that sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and led to the formation of Protestantism






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. Establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. Revival of a classical style in art or literature or architecture or music but from a new perspective or with a new motivation






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






38. A more militaristic civilization then Minoans - they traded and raided - turning on their Minoan teachers - helping to destroy Crete.






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. 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






41. 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.






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






43. 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






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






45. 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






46. 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






47. Forceful seizure of governmental power






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






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






50. 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