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Western Civ.
Western Civilization Test #2 Dark ages to Crusades
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History
Undergraduate 1
10/26/2013

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Knarr
Definition
Viking warship; short, wide, narrow. Allowed ocean and river travel.
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Peasant
Definition
Main working force, responsible for crop production.
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Monk
Definition
Wealthy because connection to God, used sign language.
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Damsel
Definition
Backbone of society, keep the home working.
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Minstrel
Definition
traveler, entertainer, bridge between classes.
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Knight
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Famous killers, not noble only obeyed their Lord.
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Philosopher
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First scientists, alchemist, questioned why things happen.
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Outlaw
Definition
More than three crimes committed, Robin Hood for one.
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King
Definition
Ruler of the land, interested in money not land, family rivalries.
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Charles Martel
Definition
"The Hammer," Second founder of Frankish kingdom, used religion to unite and conquer, defeats Islam invaders.
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Vikings
Definition
Seafarers from Northern Europe started organized crime in England.
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Pope Gregory I
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Came up the idea of Purgatory.
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Tetrarchy
Definition
Power divided among four individuals.
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The Plague
Definition
Kills 1/3-1/4 of population and makes Justinian go crazy.
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Constantine
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First emperor of Rome to convert to Christianity.
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Muhammad
Definition
Islam's founder, like Christian Jesus.
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Pope Urban II
Definition
Instigator of the crusades, promised forgiveness in fighting for the church.
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Investiture Controversy
Definition
Struggle between Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV to elect bishops.
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Feudalism
Definition
The dominant social system in medieval Europe.
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Agricultural Revolution
Definition
Increased land used, production, and invention of more efficient cultivation.
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Carolingian Renaissance
Definition
Cultural and intellectual rising during Charlemagne's time.
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Shi'ites
Definition
Persecuted minority in Islam.
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Sunni's
Definition
Islam's customary religious practices.
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St. Augustine
Definition
One of the greatest Christianity founders, wrote "The Confessions," and "On the City of God."
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Council of Nicea
Definition
Worldwide meeting held by Constantine for Christian leaders to solve issues.
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The Greatest King
Definition
Charlemagne crowned king to start the Holy Roman empire, Pope Leo III tries to unite with Byzantine empire.
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St. Paul
Definition
Persecutor of Christian cult but later converted. (Saul of Tarsus)
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Byzantine Revival
Definition
Architectural uprising, domed steeples.
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Seljuk Turks
Definition
Turkish dynasties, invaded Byzantine and defended Holy Land against Crusaders.
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A Holy War
Definition
Frankish (Christianity) vs. Islamic factions.
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Jerusalem
Definition
Holy city shared with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
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Holy Roman Empire
Definition
Start marked by crowning of Charlemagne, collection of central and western Europe ruled by Germanic kings.
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Orthodox Christianity
Definition
One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church established by Jesus Christ.
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Men of Cloth, Men of Letters
Definition
Recordings of history by the Monks.
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An Empire Strikes Back
Definition
Rome-Eastern Byzantine tries to unite east-west, ruler Justinian.
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Common Thread of Christianity
Definition
War torn and bad living conditions led to one single common relationship with God and peace/hope.
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The Waning Empire
Definition
Rome invaded and being replaced by new buildings, life regressed.
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The Sacking of Rome
Definition
Visigoths invade Rome in search of food, Alaric once fought for Rome but not elected to Commander.
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The Omphalos Syndrome
Definition
Conviction takes hold that the capital is the source and focal point of
reality—nothing matters except what happens there, "Navel".
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The Capitols
Definition
In Rome life centered around the capitols
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The Legions
Definition
Large armies spread all over the continent stretch Rome too thin.
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The New Barbarians
Definition
Barbarians recruited to increase size of legion and increase economy.
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The People's Business
Definition
Turning power and business over to privatization and away from public office.
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The Fixers
Definition
Movement of more people involvement and call for change, office move to private organizations.
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The Outsiders
Definition
Theme of ignorance and smugness, downfall by underestimating enemy and lack of knowledge.
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Four Days in September
Definition
Battle of Teutoburg, Romans can not conceive they are the problem for losing.
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The Borders
Definition
Roman illusion of a distinct demarcation of the empire's limits. Influence well beyond the border in/out.
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The Assimilation Machine
Definition
America and Rome citizenship is so desired, people mimic our culture and convert to our way of life to become a citizen.
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