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Justinian Code
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uniform code of law based on Roman law.
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Justinian
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emperor who expanded the Byzantine Empire
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Name the social classes of Rome
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Patricians and plebeians
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patricians
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wealthy landowners who held high government positions in ancient Rome
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plebeians
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commoners who were allowed to vote but not to hold government offices in ancient Rome
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Who founded Christianity?
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Jesus
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Jesus
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Jewish teacher whose life and teaching became the basis of Christianity
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Why did the church split in the Roman Empire?
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The Pope claimed authority over the East and West.The East didn't agree Byzantine emperors considered themselves final authority.
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List reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?
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foreign invasions, high taxes, lack of military support,and weak leaders
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List words to describe Rome
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Explain the myth of Romulus and Remus
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They fought over the location of
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Which trade routes did the Mediterranean Sea support?
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Spain, Africa, western Asia, Gaul, Greece, and other parts of Europe
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What is a nation state?
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When the kings take power from nobles and churches to form a central government
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What was a serf?
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people who lived and worked on the manor of a lord or vassal (they didn't own land)
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What were the roles of women in the Middle Ages?
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They took care of the kids, farmed, and traded.
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Who was Jon of Arc?
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She was a French peasant girl who led the French to victory. A sage around her city. She helped Charles become king. She was captured and put on trial and burned at the stake.
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Who was William the Conqueror?
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The Duke of Normanday and conquered England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
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What was the Magna Carta?
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It listed the rights and forced King John to sign it in 1215. It guaranteed a trial by jury and made the king follow the rules.
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What was the feudal system?
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Based on an agreement between two groups of nobles-lords and vassals (Lords owned land and vassals used their land, served in lords court and army) It was highly structured
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Describe the highly structured feudalism?
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King ruled at the top. Next wealthy land owners and church leaders.Then the knights. At the bottom were the peasants and most peasants were serfs(lived and worked on the land)
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What was a vassal?
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people in feudal society who received land and protection from lords in return for loyality
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Why did trade thrive during the Middle Ages?
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The growth of towns which would have guilds that were formed by tradespeople such as blacksmiths, baker, or weavers. People who wanted trade in other foreign countries.
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What areas made up the Muslim Empire?
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Spain, Arabia, Persia, North Africa
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Where did Arabic numerals originate?
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India
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List words to describe Islam
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Muslim, Ramdan, 5 Pillars, they pray 5 times a day, calligraphy
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In which region did Islam have the most impact?
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North Africa
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During the Middle Ages, which tow topics did Muslims advance the most?
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Science and Math
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