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43 Cards in this Set
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The belief in more than one god
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Polytheism
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The belief in one god
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Monotheism
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1. Advanced Cities
2. Specialized workers 3. Complex insitutions 4. Record keeping 5.Advanced technology |
Characteristics of Civilizations
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The belief that a just Chinese ruler had divine approval to rule
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Mandate of Heaven
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The land formed by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Ruled by the Sumerians
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Mesopotamia
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Babylonian Ruler. Formed a uniform code of laws
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Hammurabi
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A system in which a king lets nobles use land in exchange for support and military service
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Feudalism
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A collection of religious belifs developed over thousands of years. The major religion of India. Three main gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
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Hinduism
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Religion where a person achieves complete peace and happiness by eliminating their attachments to wordly things. Founder was the Buddha.
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Buddhism
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Religion where there is one god who watches over and cares for his people. Jesus Christ is the founder. Followers use the Bible.
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Christianity
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Religion where there is one god who watches over and cares for his people. The founder is Abraham, and followers use the Torah and Hebrew Bible.
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Judaism
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A philosophy based on the ideas of the Chinese thinker Laozi. People were guided by a force called the Dao. Symbol is the Ying-Yang.
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Daoism
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Monotheistic religion that developed in Arabia. Follows the 5 Pillars. Founded by Muhammad.
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Islam
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Naitive religion of Japan
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Shinto
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A government controlled by its citizen either directly or through its representatives
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Democracy
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1. Faith
2. Prayer 3. Fasting 4. Charity 5. Pilgrimage |
5 Pillars
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A follower of Islam
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Muslim
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Section of Islam that believed caliphs should follow Muhammads teachings
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Sunni
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Section of Islam that believed caliphs should be descendent of Muhammad
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Shi'a
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A holy war
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Jihad
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Calligraphy
Mathematics Astronomy Architecture Medicine |
Islamic Contributions to the World
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The capital of the Byzantine Empire. Moved from Rome.
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Constantinople
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Section of Chrisitanity developed in Eastern Europe. Lead by the Patriarch. Main religion of the Byzantines.
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Orthodox Christianity
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A sinlge unified code of laws developed under Justinian. Over 5,000 Laws
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Justinian Code
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Religious images, art work, and artifacts
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Icons
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To ban someone from practicing a religion
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Excommunication
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Head of the Roman Catholic section of Christianity
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Pope
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Loyal bodyguards or warriors
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Samurai
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Samural code of laws and behavior
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Bushido
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Supreme general of the Japanese army
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Shogun
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Frankish King known as Charles the Great. 1st germanic king to rule the Roman Empire. Limited authority of nobles.
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Charlemagne
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The German- Italian Empire created by Otto the Great. Was under German control
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Holy Roman Empire
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English declaration that guaranteed certain basic political rights. All citizens and the king had to obey.
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Magna Carta
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1. Chance to get rid of unwanted knights
2. Need for more land 3. Promise of riches 4. Profit for merchants |
Causes of the Crusades
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Left a legacy of distrust between Chrisitans and Muslims
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Effects of the Crusades
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Deadly disease also known as the Bubonic Plague. Spread by fle infested rats. Killed millions of people. Effects include loss of people, trade, Jews were blamed, disruption of society.
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Black Death
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a code or set of complex ideals for knights
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Chivalry
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Mounted horsemen who pledged to defend their lords
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Knights
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Landowners during feudal Europe
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Lords
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An increase in trade lead to the need for more workers, more cash, banking, and loans. Merchants wealth and power expand. Thus more money becomes available for businesses, taxes, trading.
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Evolution of Credit and Banking
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An organization of individuals in the same business or occupation working to imporve the economic and social conditions.
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Guilds
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A war lasting 126 years between England and France.Weakend the economies and power of both countries.
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100 Years War
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England: Invaded by Willand the conqueror in 1066, Use of juries in the court system, The Magna Carta, Parliament.
France: Increased territory in Europe, Collect taxes, Establish appeals court, Estates General |
Comparing England and France
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