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ahadancer14 on March 1, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Who built the palace of Versailles? | Louis XIV |
| Why did he build the palace of Versailles? | He wanted to show off his wealth and power, & to keep an eye on the nobles |
| Where was the Palace if Versailles built? | Versailles, France |
| Why did the Renaissance start in Northern Italy? | Italian City States were wealthy from trade |
| What is a manor? (feudal manor) | An isolated and independent mansion where wealthy people resided |
| At the end of the 17th Century, the most powerful person was whom? | The Pope |
| Renaissance art was.. | 3 Dimensional, more Realism, and it used Perspective |
| Why did Kiev Russia split? | They split because of ICONS |
| Icon | a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel |
| Luther was against the selling of.. | Indulgences |
| Most important thing in a feudal society, socially? | Religion and the Church. |
| What did Machiavelli write? what was it about? | The Prince; Politics |
| Why was the Magna Carta important? | It stated that the King was not above the Law |
| Who signed the Magna Carta? | King John |
| As a result of the crusades, did kings grow stronger? | True |
| As a result of the crusades, did trade increase? | False? |
| How would you describe the science, and geography of the Muslim Empire? | They were awesome at it |
| Absolute Rulers claimed to have.. | Divine Right |
| What impact did the Mongols have on Russia? | They made Russia a trading Empire |
| The Shiites and the Sunnis fought about.. | who should be the ruler |
| Where was the Protestant reformation popular? | Germany, Prussia |
| How were Chinese cities in t he Golden Age? | overcrowded, poverty, but rich people had it pretty good |
| The Byzantine Empire was successful because.. | They Controlled trade routes, and had a good army |
| Henry VII left the Church because.. | He wanted to divorce his ife to have a son |
| Justinian Code | an organized collection and explanation of roman laws for use by the byzantine empire; positive thing |
| Who were serfs? | Slaves that were tied to the land |
| Crusaders were NOT motivated by.. | Feeling sympathy for Muslims |
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