Difference between revisions of "World History Study Guide from 1648"
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|A time period where nation-states in Europe (mainly England France Portugal and Spain) embarked on expeditions to far lands. The American continents were found during this period. | |A time period where nation-states in Europe (mainly England France Portugal and Spain) embarked on expeditions to far lands. The American continents were found during this period. | ||
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|An imperialistic nation-state based out of the British isles off the coast of Europe. England was also the largest noncontiguous empire in history. | |An imperialistic nation-state based out of the British isles off the coast of Europe. England was also the largest noncontiguous empire in history. | ||
Revision as of 15:39, November 3, 2011
This is the growing list of study terms for World history, from 1648 (the same midpoint used by the CLEP exams) to the present.
This should grow to about 500 terms -- about half non-honors and half honors -- and every term should be described in the table. An examination on this material will be given in late December 2011 or early January 2012.
Regular/non-honors study terms
| Term | Definition |
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| Age of Exploration | A time period where nation-states in Europe (mainly England France Portugal and Spain) embarked on expeditions to far lands. The American continents were found during this period. |
| Caravel | A miniature, highly maneuverable, light weight ship developed by the Portuguese. Often used to carry cargo. |
| England | An imperialistic nation-state based out of the British isles off the coast of Europe. England was also the largest noncontiguous empire in history. |
| The Enlightenment | Characterized by rationalist philosophers challenging assumed beliefs up till the enlightenment. Possibly caused by the Scientific Revolution's ability to explain the universe. Highlights include Voltaire, Hume, Descartes, Kant, Smith, Burke, Jefferson, Locke, and Diderot. |
| John Locke | 1632-1704 Famous English enlightenment philosopher. Created idea of Government's Social Contract. Created idea of "Social Contract" that prompted protestant rebellion in England and American Revolution. |
| Voltaire | 1694-1778 Famous French Enlightenment philosopher. Voltaire taught of absolute freedom, but resulting revolution devolved into mindless bloodshed. Nevertheless Voltaire was the leader of the enlightenment and greatest figure in the Enlightenment. |
| Nation-state | A country in Europe governed by a monarch. These began to develop in the 1400s the largest Three being England, France and Spain. |
| Monarch | The absolute ruler of a Nation-state who is above the law. |
| Capitalism | An economic system that private companies own all capital goods and sell them at a competitive price. This system is almost always successful until excessive government prevails. |
