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World History Study Guide to 1648 (view source)
Revision as of 23:46, October 10, 2011
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|[[Caligula]]
|[[Caligula]]
|(AD 37-41) cruel and senseless Roman emperor, who even declared his horse to be a Roman Senator.
|(AD 37-41) cruel and senseless Roman emperor, who even declared his horse to be a Roman Senator.
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|[[Carolingian Court]]
|[[Carolingian Court]]
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|[[Japan]]
|[[Japan]]
|An island archipelago made up of 4 large islands and over 4,000 smaller ones.
|an island archipelago made up of 4 large islands and over 4,000 smaller ones, it had feudalism during the same time period that Europe did
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|[[Jesus]]
|[[Jesus]]
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|[[Joan of Arc]]
|[[Joan of Arc]]
|17 year old girl who heard God calling her to lead the French army against the English in the 15th century. Was later canonized by the Catholic Church
|17-year-old girl who heard God calling her to lead the French army against the English in the 15th century, and was later made a saint by the Catholic Church
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|[[Judah, Kingdom of]]
|[[Judah, Kingdom of]]
|the southern kingdom of a divided Israel
|the southern kingdom of a divided nation of Israel, after the death of Solomon in 928 BC
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|[[Julius Caesar]]
|[[Julius Caesar]]
|(100-44 BC) a military and political leader who laid out the groundwork for the future Roman Empire before he was murdered by Roman senators
|(100-44 BC) a military and political leader who laid out the groundwork for the future Roman empire before he was murdered by Roman senators
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|[[Julian Calendar]]
|[[Julian Calendar]]
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|[[Justinian|Justinian I]] and the [[Justinian Code]]
|[[Justinian|Justinian I]] and the [[Justinian Code]]
|Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 to 565 who developed the Justinian Code, which is the basis of civil law in many places
|Eastern Roman Emperor from AD 527 to 565 who developed the Justinian Code, which is the basis of civil law in many places
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|[[karma]]
|[[karma]]
|In Hinduism, everything a person has done. This determines status in the next life, so a Hindu wants "good karma."
|In Hinduism, everything a person has done. This determines status in the next life, so a Hindu wants "good karma."
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|[[Latin]]
|[[Latin]]
|the powerful language spoken in ancient Rome that has contributed to many modern day European languages, including English
|the powerful, concise language spoken in ancient Rome that has contributed many roots of words and terms to modern European languages. "Caveat emptor!" (let the buyer beware)
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|[[Lyceum]]
|[[Lyceum]]
|The great center of learning founded by Aristotle, which then competed with the Academy
|The great Greek center of learning founded by Aristotle, which then competed with the Academy
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|[[Niccolo Machiavelli]]
|[[Niccolo Machiavelli]]
|An Italian political theorist who wrote the ''The Prince'', the most famous guide to how a conniving politician can seize and hold power by dishonestly manipulating others
|An Italian political theorist who wrote the ''The Prince'', the most famous guide to how a conniving politician can seize power by manipulating others
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|[[Magna Carta]]
|[[Magna Carta]]
|A charter of personal and political liberties granted to the barons by King John of England in June 1215.
|A charter of personal and political liberties granted to the barons by King John of England in 1215, which later became a foundation for personal rights in the US Constitution.
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|[[maize]]
|[[maize]]
|corn, first grown by Native Americans, now one of the most popular foods in the entire world
|corn, first grown by Native Americans, now one of the most popular foods in the world
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|[[Mandate of Heaven]]
|[[Mandate of Heaven]]
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|[[Martin Luther]]
|[[Martin Luther]]
|An important Christian figure who launched the Protestant Reformation and founded the Lutheran Church. He was responsible for the first major split from the Catholic Church in Western Europe.
|An important Christian figure who launched the Protestant Reformation and founded the Lutheran Church, causing a split in the Catholic Church in Western Europe.
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|[[Mauryan Empire]]
|[[Mauryan Empire]]
|A Buddhist empire covering much of modern India
|323–185 BC: a Buddhist empire covering much of modern India
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|[[Mesoamerica]]
|[[Mesoamerica]]
|Mexico and Central America, where Pre-Columbian (before Christopher Columbus' exploration in 1492) civilizations existed
|Mexico and Central America, where pre-Columbian (before Columbus' exploration in 1492) civilizations existed
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|[[Mesopotamia]]
|[[Mesopotamia]]
|Modern-day [[Iraq]], where civilization first appeared
|Modern-day [[Iraq]], where civilization first appeared
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|[[Messiah]]
|[[Messiah]]
|Essentially means anointed by God. Jesus Christ is the Messiah of Christianity
|Anointed by God. Jesus Christ is the Messiah of Christianity
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|[[Michelangelo]]
|[[Michelangelo]]
|(AD 1475-1564) A Renaissance man known for his paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and his sculptures of David and the Pieta (Mary holding Jesus after Crucifixion).
|(AD 1475-1564) A Renaissance man known for his paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and his sculptures of David and the Pieta (Mary holding Jesus after the Crucifixion).
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|[[Middle Ages]]
|[[Middle Ages]]
|A period of time, also called the Medieval Ages, spanning from approximately AD 500-1500, where kingdoms were ruled by the system of [[feudalism]]
|A period of time, also called the Medieval Ages, spanning from AD 500-1500, when [[feudalism]] was common
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|Mongol empire
|Mongol empire
|Peaked in power in the A.D. 1200s, held more contiguous (connected) land than any empire in history, but failed twice in trying to conquer Japan.
|Peaked in power in the AD 1200s, held more contiguous (connected) land than any empire in history, but failed twice in trying to conquer Japan.
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|[[Middle Kingdom]]
|[[Middle Kingdom]]
|[[Canaan]]
|[[Canaan]]
|The geographical area that encompasses modern-day Israel, the West Bank and a portion of land east of the Jordan River.
|The geographical area that encompasses modern-day Israel, the West Bank and a portion of land east of the Jordan River.
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|[[Canon of the Medicine]]
|Book written by Ibn Sina during the Golden Age of Islam describing many diseases and their causes.
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|[[Catal Huyuk]]
|[[Catal Huyuk]]