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255517990FranksGermanic tribes that began to conquer other tribes in Europe0
255517991Clovisin 496, became the first FRANKISH king; converted to Christianity and forced his people to do the same - led to the rise of christianity1
255517992Charles Martelin 732, led his people to victory in the Battle of Tours and stopped the muslim advance into Europe2
255949484Charlemagnewas the grandson of Charles Martel; king of the Franks as well as 1st named Holy Roman Emperor by pope who wanted to unite Germanic tribes into Christian kingdom (Christendom)3
255949485Missi Dominicinobles sent out by Charlemagne to check on roads, listen to grievances, and see that justice that done4
255949486Treaty of Verduntreaty in 843 that split up the holy roman empire in three regions after the death of Charlemagne5
255949487Vikingsfierce warriors who threatened the security of Charlemagneʼs empire; paved way for feudalism (swore loyalty to their king)6
255949488Lordland-owning noble7
255949489Vassalperson who receives land from a lord; a lesser lord8
255949490Fiefpiece of land9
255949491Manorlanded estate10
255949492Serfsmost peasants were serfs (legally tied to the manor) - were not permitted to leave11
255949493Tithea church tax on the peasants of 1/10 of their income12
255949494Feudalismloosely organized system where powerful local lords divided their landholding among lesser lords in exchange for pledged services and loyalty13
255949495Epidemicoutbreak of rapid spreading disease14
255949496Black Deathearly 1300ʼs - caused by bites from infected fleas; kills 1/3 of Europeʼs population during rule of King Edward III15
255949497Great Schismin 1378, two Popes were elected - people were forced to chose whom to follow; split between the Catholics and the Protestants16
255949498Hundred Year's War1337-1453: war fought between France and England; CAUSES: Both want more land, English king Edward II claims crown in France as well, national pride, English wins first bit, France wins in long run.17
255964013Shogunsupreme military commander18
255964014Daimyovassals to shogun (vassal lords)19
255964015Samurai"those who serve" - were granted land by the daimyo in turn for service and loyalty20
255964016Bushido"the way of the warrior" - code emphasized honor, bravery, and absolute loyalty to one's lord21
255964017Tokugawa Shogunateperiod of Feudalistic military rule in Japan lasting over 300 years22
255990922Florencebirthplace of the Renaissance23
255990923What does Renaissance translate to?French for rebirth24
255990924Joan of Arc1429 - arrives in Charles VIIIʼs court, mission from God to save France; had a couple of triumphs but then he was executed25
255990925Patronfinancial supporter of the arts26
255990926Medici Familya powerful Italian family of bankers and merchants whose members effectively ruled Florence for much of the 15th century27
255990927Cosimo Medicigained control of the Florentine government in 143428
255990928Humanismintellectual thinking - focus on worldly subjects rather than religious ones29
255990929Perspectiveillusion of depth in a painting30
255990930Engravingsetch a design on metal with acid31
255990931Vernaculareveryday language of ordinary people32
255990932Mannerismform of art that focussed on human form; contained intricate poses33
255990933Leonardo da Vinciwas born in 1452; painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper; was interested in architecture and engineering as well; made sketches of underwater boats that had yet to be invented34
255990934MichelangeloSculptor, artist, architect, and poet; sculpts Pieta (statue of Mary as she cradles dead Christ) and the David (statue of David prior to fight with Goliath); architect of St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome35
255990935Jan van Eyckartist of "The Arnolfini Marriage" - signature on the wall and his reflection is in the mirror; founded the Flemish School of Painting36
255990936Hubert Van Eyckdeveloped the use of oil paint37
255990937Pieter Bruegelused vibrant colors to portray lively scenes of peasant life38
255990938El GrecoSpanish painter whose name translates to "the Greek"; known for use of vivid colors39
256024678Absolute Monarch (Absolutism)ruler with complete authority over the government as well as education, religion, and lives of the people40
256024679Divine Rightauthority to rule came directly from God41
256024680ArmadaSpanish fleet of warships42
256024681Charles Vinherits Hapsburg Empire (Austria/Prussia) and Spain; elected as HRE; tried to bring Protestants from Germany back to the church; divided up the empire between his son, Phillip II (Spain) and his brother, Ferdinand I (Holy Roman Empire)43
256024682Phillip IIson of Charles V; ruler of Spain; fought wars with Protestants especially Queen Elizabeth, built Escorial (royal palace), Patron of Spainʼs golden age with El Greco44
256024683Wars of Phillip II1571-1588 - Spain vs England; Spain wanted to advance Catholic power; weather destroys most of Philipʼs armada = costly and unproductive45
256024684Golden Age1550-1650; Phillip II was a patron of the arts46
256024685Leveerising; each morning began in the king's bedroom with this47
256024686Edict of Nantesgranted Huguenots religious freedom; ended the French Wars of Religion48
256024687Henry VIwas a Protestant who became king and converted to catholicism; granted the Edict of Nantes; build a strong government49
256024688Louis XIVknown as the "Sun King"; disliked the Parliament; weakened nobleʼs power; War of Spanish Succession, Revoked Edict of Nantes = needed more Protestants50
256024689Building of VersaillesLouis XIVʼs palace outside Paris - epitome of absolute monarch51
256024690Limited Monarchyconstitution or legislative body limits monarch52
256024691CommonwealthEnglish republic under Oliver Cromwell53
256024692King Johnforced to sign magna Carta54
256024693Elizabeth Isought "middle way"; tension with Parliament55
256024694King James Istarts the Stuart Dynasty; believed in divine right; felt that he did not need to answer to the parliament; translated the bible (King James' bible); in charge of the settlements in America56
256024695King Charles Ison of Charles I; believed in divine right; clashed with parliament over money - got rid of parliament; was forced to sign the Petition of Rights; causes the English Civil War; was beheaded57
256024696Oliver Cromwellmilitary genius; Commonwealth with him as "Lord Protector" - Puritans came to power and shuts down all theaters and supporting events; responsible for the beheading of Charles I58
256024697English Civil WarCavaliers/loyalties (supports king) vs. Roundheads (support parliament); Cromwell (leader of the Puritans) captures Charles I and he is found guilty of treason and is beheaded59
256024698King Charles IIa return to monarchy became possible - "The Restoration"; nicknamed the "Merry Monarch", parties, passed the Habeas Corpus Act - no cruel or unusual punishment; had 13 illegitament children - no heir to the throne60
256024699King James IICharles II's brother; was catholic; had issues with parliament = Glorious/Bloodless Revolution - overthrown by parliament without a fight61
256024700William and Mary (daughter of James II)force James II into exile; sign Bill of Rights limiting monarch's power and firmly established parliament62
256024701Queen Annepassed Act of Union - England and Scotland were now "united into one kingdom"63
256025185Crusadesreligious battles between Christians and Muslims for the Holy Land64
256042201Peter the Greattravels to West Europe to learn; come back and wanted to 1) strengthen military 2) expansion and 3) more government power; took control of church and boyars (landowning nobles),better education, modernized Russia, War with Sweden, new capital St. Petersburg,65
256042202Catherine the Greatwas German; married to Czar Peter III who, in 1762,was killed by Russian army officials; crushed peasantʼs revolt; went to war with Ottomans & gained ports; partitions off Poland66
256042203Frederick IIking of Prussia67
256042204Joseph IIHapsburg emperor and son/successor of Maria Theresa; most radical; traveled among subjects to learn of their problems so that he could help them - became known as the "peasant emperor"; abolished serfdom68
256042205Thomas Hobbesauthor of Levianthan - people are naturally greedy and selfish and therefore, must be controlled by a strict government; belief in a social contract (an agreement which person gave up state of nature for an organized society)69
256042206John Lockewas optimistic; people were basically reasonable and moral and also had natural rights (rights that belonged to all humans from birth such as life, liberty, and property)70
256042207VoltaireTargets corruption and idle aristocrats; offends government and Catholic church; defended principle of freedom of speech; was exiled71
256042208Mary Wollstonecraft1792 - publication of "A Vindication of the Rights of Women"; stands up for womenʼs rights; asks for education reforms72
256042209Montesquieuwrites "The Spirit of the Laws"; favors democracy; not all equal - men superior to women; belief in checks and balances73
256042210Jean-Jacques-RousseauNatural innocence, writes The Social Contract, controversial74
256042211Enlightenmentrevolution in thinking; if people used reason to find laws that governed the physical world, why not use reason to find natural laws75
256042212Enlightened Despotsabsolute rulers who used their power to bring about political/social change;76
256042213Constitutional Monarchya monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written constitution77

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