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15 Cards in this Set
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Who developed DEMOCRACY?
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Greeks
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What is the Feudal System?
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A hierarchy system of ruling that is lead by a monarch (King/queen), followed by lords, knights, and serfs
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What does RENAISSANCE mean?
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Rebirth/ change; a new interest in learning and the arts
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Who was Alexander the Great?
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The 20 year old leader of Macedonia who wanted to create a great empire. In 10 years time, he had created an empire larger than the US that linked the Mediterranean with the rest of the world.
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What was the greatest "gift" the Romans gave the world?
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written laws
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What is NATIONALISM?
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pride or extreme love for one's nation/country
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What is IMPERIALISM?
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when a country takes over another country and places them under their rule; use the country for raw goods and as a new market
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What were the 5 areas that were influenced by the Greeks?
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Drama - plays; History - passing of knowledge/written history; Science - biology, math; Government/Politics - democracy; Architecture
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Was DEMOCRACY for Everyone in Greece? Explain.
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No, only for Greek men. If you were a woman, slave, or not Greek male, you could not vote or have a voice in government.
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Why was they system of laws so effective in Rome?
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The laws were written down and recorded. This helped protect ALL citizens and had them treated the same.
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In the Feudal System, which group farmed the land?
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Serfs
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In the Feudal System, which group protected the land and its people?
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Knights
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In the Feudal System, which group showed loyalty to the leader and was given land to use?
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Lords
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What is a MANOR?
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land, crops, area where a Lord lived. The land given from the Monarch
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What influences did the Industrial Revolution have upon the world?
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cities grew rapidly (dirty, unsanitary, disease infested, crowded), poor working conditions, long hours.
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