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CSET World History
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1. The First Act of Supremacy (1534) marked the beginning of the English Reformation. - The king of England - Henry VIII - became the head of the church - The pope's refusal to annul the marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon initiated the break
The accomplishments of the early Japanese
Myths
The English Reformation
River Valley Civilizations
2. Economic prosperity - domination of the commercial trade routes controlled by Constantinople - monopoly of the silk trade - The Byzantines made excellent use of diplomacy to avoid invasions - and they were geographically distant from the tribes who s
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3. 1783 - Allowed iron - makers to roll out iron into different shapes
Grooved rollers
Division of the Muslim Empire
The Babylonians
The topography of Africa
4. The earliest Indian civilization - the Harappa culture - developed around the Indus River Valley in 2500 B.C.
Isaac Newton
Constantinople
Islamic civilization: trade and cultural expansion
Indus River
5. The first system of independent states - The first system of writing (cuneiform and hieroglyphics) - The first massive architectural achievements (ziggurat and pyramid) - The first lasting monotheism - The beginning of science - mathematics - and ast
The Ming and Manchu Dynasties
The ancient Near East: cultural contributions
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages: philosophy
The Franks
6. Began with the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth (compassion for the poor and downtrodden) - Emphasized the Holy Bible as the word of God - the sacraments as the instruments of God's grace - and the importance of a moral life for salvation
Myths
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
Christianity: basic doctrines
China: developments
7. The Renaissance of northern Europe emphasized the teachings of Christianity and placed less reliance on humanism - The French Renaissance reflected a democratic realism - The English Renaissance did not flower until the Elizabethan Age
The spread of the Renaissance throughout Europe
The Later Middle Ages
Napoleon and the First Empire: international relations
Islamic civilization: trade and cultural expansion
8. Four rivers (Nile - Congo - Niger - and Zambezi) were important to Africa's economic history - Egyptian civilization developed in the Nile Valley - Africa above the Sahara (Northern Africa) is often associated with Arab influence - The irregular coas
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9. A.D. 570-632 - Emerged from the deserts of Arabia; appeared as a messenger of God (Allah) and a prophet of Allah's monotheistic faith - According to Islamic traditions - Mohammed was last in a line of prophets that traced back to Abraham and included
Mohammed
Roman contributions to the western world Engineering and architecture
Charles Martel
'The Communist Manifesto'
10. Became the birthplace for the Hellenic civilization
The spread of the Renaissance throughout Europe
France during the later Middle Ages
Spinning jenny
Iona
11. The pope was dominant in religious matters and the monarch in secular matters - A continuing power struggle evolved between the papacy and the secular ruler during the late Middle Ages
Spinning jenny
The Hellenistic Age
Absolutism
The Holy Roman Empire during the late Middle Ages
12. A.D. 1325-1521 - Central Mexico - Conquered much of central Mexico - The Toltecs preceded them - built a great city (Tenochtitlan) and ruled an empire - Religion and war dominated life - Rich mythological and religious traditions - Architecturally ac
Egypt
Rallying cry of the French Revolution
The Aztecs
The Peloponnesian War
13. Refers to the absolute rule of monarchs with unlimited power - The theory of absolute monarchs and the divine right of kings (rule by God's will) - Evolved from the limited power of the ruling class during the Middle Ages to the Age of Absolutism in
Absolutism
Cotton gin
The Dorians
Rome's economic problems
14. (A.D. 768-814) A Carolingian ruler - dominated the political structure of the early Middle Ages - crowned 'Emperor of the Romans' by Pope Leo in A.D. 800 and had a major impact on the history of Europe - revived the concept of the Holy Roman Empire a
Napoleon and the First Empire
The ziggurat
Mesopotamia: developments
Charlemagne
15. No privileges/tax exemptions based on lineage - Government promotion was based on ability - Modernized French law (equality before the law)
Hindus
Feudalism: outcomes
The Napoleonic Code
The intellectual response to the Industrial Revolution
16. The region that is now Mexico - Central America - and the western coast of South America
Arabs
The Holy Roman Empire during the late Middle Ages
Spartan way of life
Mesoamerica
17. Became the first explorers - traders - and colonizers of the ancient world; their civilization reached its peak in 1000 B.C. - Greatest seafaring civilization in the ancient world - Developed extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean and
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe
The Phoenicians
English Parliament
Renaissance
18. 1764 - Increased the speed and output of yarn spinners
North American Indians
Athens and Sparta
The forest states
Spinning jenny
19. c. 1000-1500
Arabs
The Magna Carta
The Later Middle Ages
Ganges River
20. The Turkish empire - By the middle of the 16th century - the Ottomans controlled not only Turkey but most of southeastern Europe - the Crimea - Iran - and a majority of the Middle East
Iona
The forest states
The ancient Near East: geography
Ottoman Empire
21. An inequitable class structure - A disorganized legal system and no representative assembly - Enlightenment philosophy influenced the middle class - The bankruptcy of the French treasury was the immediate cause - The 'Declaration of the Rights of Man
The importance of city life in the Sung Empire
Zoroastrianism
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages
Background to the French Revolution
22. Complex religion of gods - rituals - and governance (pharaoh)- Writing (hieroglyphics) - Engineering and building (pyramids) - Mathematics
Egypt: developments
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages: feudalism/manorialism
'The Communist Manifesto'
Social Darwinism
23. 1764 - Introduced the first power - driven machine to manufacture cloth
Zoroastrianism
Water frame
Development of the Renaissance
The Mayas
24. Region of great cities (e.g Ur and Babylon) located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers; chronologically the first urban hearth - dating to 3500 BCE - and which as founded in the Fertile Crescent.
The Carolingians
The caste system
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages: society
Mesopotamia
25. (Frankish military/political leader) Halted the Muslim advance into Europe at the Battle of Tours (A.D. 732); Martel's victory helped preserve western civilization
Mythology
Charles Martel
Manorialism
Cotton gin
26. A collection of myths or stories - usually about the gods and their relationships to human beings; the study of myths
Mythology
Manorialism
Calvinism
Adam Smith
27. In eastern India - Sacred to Indians but was not the geographical river area that led to the development of Indian civilization - Associated with the rise of the Mauryan Empire in 322 B.C.
The Hittites
Development of feudalism and a samurai warrior - class
Ganges River
Africa's geological diversity
28. The scientific revolution brought about new mechanical inventions - The availability of investment capital and the rise of the middle class provided an economic base - Geographic and social conditions in England favored industrialization
Causes of the Industrial Revolution
Charles Martel
Steamboat
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe
29. Conquered much of Asia Minor and Northern Mesopotamia (2000-1200 B.C.) - A major contribution included the invention of iron smelting - which revolutionized warfare
The Hittites
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
The Lydians
Charlemagne
30. There were three periods of feudal government
Confucius
Mongul rule in China
Development of feudalism and a samurai warrior - class
Mesoamerica
31. Born around 6 B.C. in the Roman province of Judea - Became an influential rabbi - His death by crucifixion and resurrection as the Christ (Greek for messiah) were writings in the Gospels
The Sumerians
Zoroastrianism
The Viking (Norse) invaders
Jesus of Nazareth
32. Firmly established by the 14th century - Gained power at the expense of the king - Composed of the House of Lords (titled nobility) and the House of Commons (gentry and middle classes)
Indus River
Grooved rollers
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages: architecture
English Parliament
33. 1785 - Led to faster production of cloth
Egypt: developments
Roman contributions to the western world Engineering and architecture
The Later Middle Ages
Power loom
34. Lasted five centuries - The Pax Romana (Roman peace) was two centuries without a major war (27 B.C.- A.D. 180) - By the end of the second century A.D. - Rome was in economic and political decline - which weakened the empire
Manorialism
The Roman Empire
Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
Causes of the Industrial Revolution
35. The commercial revival led to the rise of towns. - A true middle class emerged - Economic activities in the towns were supervised by the guild system (merchant and craft guilds) - The Crusades led to the revival of international trade
Japan's geography
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages: commercial revival
Napoleon and the First Empire: international relations
Saul
36. Became the dominant Germanic tribe - Clovis - king of the Franks (A.D. 481-511) - was converted to Christianity - Domestic feuds and civil war broke out among the Merovingians (A.D. 561) - Political power shifted away from the monarchy
Origins of people in America
Minoan civilization
The Franks
Reasons for the spread of Christianity (the Roman period)
37. Developed their own language and sophisticated system of writing - developed literature and poetry - developed the Shinto religion - placed great emphasis on a love of nature - beauty - and good manners
Egypt: developments
The French Revolution
Charles Martel
The accomplishments of the early Japanese
38. Borrowed from China - Archaeology has revealed Japan's ancient past - Japanese culture developed during the Heian Era (794-1156) - Poetic form such as the Haiku developed - and literature spread
The Roman Republic: decline
The Aztecs
Constantine
Early Japanese civilization
39. Mainly composed of three regions: desert - savanna - and tropical rainforest - The Sahara desert dominates the continent (covers most of northern Africa) - Trade and commerce were connected to the geographical potential of the area - Large population
The topography of Africa
John Locke
The Renaissance
Myths
40. 1785 - Meant that factories were no longer dependent on water sources for power
Watt steam engine
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
Water frame
Mythology
41. An Aegean civilization - Minoan civilization of Crete (c. 4000-1400 B.C.) based its prosperity on extensive commerce
The accomplishments of the early Japanese
The Olmec
Minoan civilization
Reasons for the Byzantine Empire's success
42. Manor estates - Owned by lords - Peasant serfs given land to work in exchange for percentage of crop - Free peasants worked as skilled laborers - Dues and fees charged for tenancy - use of roads - bridges - etc.
Islam in Africa
Pepin the Short
Egyptian civilization: significant aspects
Feudalism: economic
43. 431-404 B.C. - Devastated Sparta - Athens - and their Greek city - state allies - Sparta was victorious but unable to unite the Greek city - states - Greek individualism was a catalyst in the collapse of the Greek city - state alliances
North American Indians
The Israelites
The Peloponnesian War
The Fall of Rome
44. Developed strong governments - Benin grew wealthy and powerful until European contact threatened society - Slave trade produced wealth for the cities and the expansion of the slave trade extended into Africa's interior - Trade - taxes - and a powerfu
The forest states
John Locke
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe
Famous empires that grew in the West African savanna
45. The creators of Mesopotamian civilization (3500-3000 B.C.) - Used Tigris and Euphrates rivers for trade and commerce - as well as areas surrounding the Persian Gulf - Material progress included large - scale irrigation projects - an advanced system o
Indus River
Chinese civilization under the Sungs
The Sumerians
Mongul rule in China
46. 356-323 B.C. - Of Macedonia - Established the Hellenistic Age - Conquered Persia - Asia Minor - and Egypt; established a world empire - Bureaucracy replaced the city - state as the form of government - Following his death - dynasties were established
The ancient Near East: cultural contributions
Alexander the Great
Rallying cry of the French Revolution
Characteristics of medieval civilization during the late Middle Ages: commercial revival
47. Manufacturing: flying shuttle - Birth of the factory system: spinning jenny - water frame - spinning mule - watt steam engine - power loom - cotton gin - Iron - making: coke smelting - grooved rollers - Transportation: steam locomotive - steamboat
England during the later Middle Ages
Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
Constantine
The Fall of Rome
48. The cultural period of the Stone Age that developed primarily in Europe between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods - beginning around 10000 years ago and lasting in various places as late as 3000 bce. The Mesolithic is marked by the appearance of
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
Confucius
Reasons for the spread of Christianity (the Roman period)
Classical Greece
49. Originated in India (1500 B.C.) as part of the teachings of Hinduism - Divided people into four distinct and inflexible social groups: priests and teachers; rulers and warriors; merchants and artisans; and peasants and servants (the lowest caste) - P
The ziggurat
The conquest of Indigenous People of the Americas
Roman contributions to the western world (greatest contribution)
The caste system
50. 1792 - Made it possible to meet increased demand for cotton by mechanizing the process for separating seeds from cotton fiber
The Carolingians
Cotton gin
Constantinople
Chinese civilization under the Sungs
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