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Social Studies Unit 1
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Social Studies
7th Grade
09/27/2012

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Constantine
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He moved the Capitol and after his death, it was named Constantinople
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Charlemagne
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He encouraged the church to teach; The empire fell after his death.
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Roman Catholic Church
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Acquired great economic power; It was built over the old Roman Government.
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Pope Gregory VII
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Undertook several reforms, such as banning priest to marry and forbidding the selling of church offices; Excommunicated King Henry VI.
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Henry VI
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Excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII; He begged for forgiveness from Pope Gregory and re-admission to the church.
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Crusades
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A military expedition to the land where Jesus lived; They wanted to recover sites of pilgrimage such as Jersualem.
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Bubonic Plague
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It was also called the Black Death because of the blue and black blotches that appeared on the victim; It was the most feared disease/sickness; The dirty conditions of the environment contributed to the spread of sickness.
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Magna Carta
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It was an agreement between barons and kings; It later took on a broader meaning of rights and liberties.
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King Henry II
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He made many legal reforms that strengthened the royal courts; His actions led to conflicts with the church.
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King John
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King John taxed heavily and collected money from the church; He put his seal on the Magna Carta.
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Habeas Corpus
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The principle that accused people couldn't be held in jail without the consent of the court; It later became a key part in common law.
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Joan of Arc
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She was a 17 year old girl who fought in war; She was believed to be a witch and was burned at the stake.
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Battle of Hastings
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William defeated his cousin Harold in the Battle of Hastings so he could take over the throne; He earned his nickname "William the Conquerer"/his triumph earned him his title
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Battle of Crecy
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The French and English fought in this war; The English used longbows which gave them an advantage and they were able to defeat the French
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King Edward I
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He called together the Model Parliament; The Model Parliament gave a voice to the common people/Allowed commoners to take part in government decisions.
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Apprenticeship
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When a child was 12 years old, they were sent to a master of a skill or trade; They stayed with their master for 7 years and if they created a masterpiece the master approved, they could set up their own guild.
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Mendicants
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Mendicants could be men or women who lived in complete poverty; They begged for food which is how they got their name because Mendicants means beggar.
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Aqueduct
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A pipe or channel that carries water
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Cathedral
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A visible expression of Christian devotion
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Mosaic
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A picture made from small tiles, glass, or colored stone.
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Scribe
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A person who is trained to write.
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Proverb
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A popular saying or expression that means something true or wise.
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Feudalism
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The economic and political system that developed in Europe.
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Serfs
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Peasants that were "tied" to their master's land.
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Hierarchy
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The system in which people were placed in ranks.
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Clergy
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The body of people who performed sacred functions.
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Theology
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The study of God and religious truths.
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Guild
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An organization of the same skill or trade.
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Commerce
Definition
The selling and buying of goods.
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Common Law
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Body of ruling that is made by judges becomes nation's legal system.
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Charter
Definition
A written grant of rights by a ruler used by organizations in general.
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Heretic
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A person who holds beliefs opposite of an organization.
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Chivalry
Definition
The knights code of honor.
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