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24 Cards in this Set
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Emperor
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Absolute ruler of an empire
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Common Law
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The unwritten laws that come from local customs.
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Feudalism
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Political and social system in which a lord gave land to a noble to work, govern, and defend, in return for the noble's loyalty.
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Democracy
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Government in which leaders rule with consent of the citizens.
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Indulgences
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Pardons for sins, given or sold by the Catholic Church.
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Serf
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Farm laborer who could be bought and sold along with the land.
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Polis
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Greek term for "city-state".
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Charter
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Written agreement guaranteeing priviliges and freedom.
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Missionary
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Person who spreads religious views.
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Guild
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Midieval workers' organization.
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What was the city of the 1st democratic constitution?
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Athens (in Greece)
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Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
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Sparta and Athens (sparta won)
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Rome's government change?
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They started as a Monarchy and then became a Republic.
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What country did Phillip II and Alexander the Great invade?
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The northern border of Greece.
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Did the Bishops of Rome have political power?
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Yes, the Bishops of Rome had political power.
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Where were the first universities?
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Europe. (Italty?)
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What effects on Western Europe did the Crusades have?
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Towns in western Europe grew due to increase in trade from the crusading armies bringing things home from the west.
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Who was Charlemagne?
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He was elected king of the Franks (the German kingdom), the pope named him the protector of the Christian Church, and the empire became known as the Holy Roman Empire. After his death, the empire broke up and became many different countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain)
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When did Feudalism begin?
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During the middle ages.
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Why did kings collect taxes?
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The kings collected taxes in the times of war, so that they could protect against the nobles. Also, they collected taxes and granted Charters. This took away the power from the Nobles.
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Could Serfs buy their freedom?
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Yes, and they paid the king and this took power away from the nobles.
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What did Renaissance scholars study?
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Renaissance scholars studied the world and the humans around them. They were called Humanists. They believed in the right for people to learn and think for themselves.
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What language did the Rennaissance writers write in?
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English
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America's colonies / independence from England?
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In the 1770's the 13 original colonies were formed in North America because of a revolt (fight) against British control.
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