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21 Cards in this Set
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Name three defenses that were built into Medieval Castle.
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Moat,
Arrow Loops, Drawbridge |
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What were two new weapons that made the castle useless as a defensive weapon?
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gunpowder & cannon
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What are two strategies a general might use when attacking a castle?
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siege & tunnel under wall
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Where was Napoleon's final battle?
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Waterloo (Belgium)
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What was the defense used by the Russians when their nation was invaded by Napoleon?
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scorched earth
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Why did the Europeans fight the crusades?
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to win control of Jerusalem from Muslims
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gospels
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stories of Jesus
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Jerusalem
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city sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christianity. Parts of which are claimed by both Israel and Palestinians and Arabs
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Roman Catholic
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Dominant force in middle ages peak of power 1200's. Mostly western Europe. conflicts with protestors
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Jesus
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Prophesied to be the messiah or savior sent by God to lead Jews to freedom
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Christmas
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Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus
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savior
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Jesus was the Christians Messiah
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ressurection
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the act of rising from the dead
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New Testament
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written after the birth of Jesus
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messiah
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messenger of God
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Easter
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yearly celebration of Jesus rising from the dead
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Protestant
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began as protest to Catholic Church. Jesus founder of the religion
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Islam
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Allah God whom Muslims pray to
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5 Pillars
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5 basic dutied of Islam: believe in 1 God, daily prayer, charity to the poor, fasting, travel to Mecca
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Koran
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Holy book of Islam that holds sacred word of God and is the final authority on all matters. Teachings of the Koran are used in.
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Hajj
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one of the five pillars of Islam, pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime
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