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Kublai Khan
Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed
his grandfather's conquest of China
Oligarthy
, a government in which power is in the hands of a few people--especially one
in which rule is based upon wealth.
Ziggurat
a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient
Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The House of York
crused by the House of Lancaster
Charles I
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1625-1649). His power struggles with
Parliament resulted in the English Civil War (1642-1648) in which Charles was
defeated. He was tried for treason and beheaded in 1649
,The Israelites
-Established the first lasting monotheism
-Saul established the first kingdom in Palestine (c. 1030-1010 B.C.)
-After the death of Solomon (922 B.C.), the Hebrews were divided into two
kingdoms (Israel and Judah)
-Disunity and conquest resulted in the destruction of Israel (722 B.C.) and
Judah (586 B.C.)
-The revolt of the Israelites against Rome resulted in the destruction of
Jerusalem (A.D. 70) and the forced dispersal of the Jews from Palestine (Jewish
Diaspora, c. A.D. 132-135)
Rift Valley
African Civilization developed here
The Incas
-A.D. 1200-1533
-Northwest coastal region and inland region of South America Peru
-Controlled a vast empire in South America
-The Tiahuanaco culture developed in the Andes Mountains and the Incas
unified an extensive empire
, -The Incas developed a sophisticated record-keeping system and were highly
skilled craftsmen
-Engineering/architecture Machu Picchu, stone construction without mortar,
extensive road system linking empire together
-Art (gold and silver working, ceramics, textiles
The War of the Roses
This war was between Aristocrats and Nobles. The Nobles wanted to control
the throne so the first Tudor King, Henry VII took the throne in 1485. He
abolished the Noble's private armies.
The Act of Supremacy
This was the 2nd law passed by Parliament for King Henry VIII. It said that King
Henry VIII was the only supreme head of the Church of England, and this
church was formed from this act.
Frederick Barbarossa
Among the most vigorous of the medieval emperors. Clashed with the pope
over the appointment of the clergy. Known as "the red beard" (r. 1152-1190). He
Kublai Khan
Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed
his grandfather's conquest of China
Oligarthy
, a government in which power is in the hands of a few people--especially one
in which rule is based upon wealth.
Ziggurat
a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient
Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The House of York
crused by the House of Lancaster
Charles I
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1625-1649). His power struggles with
Parliament resulted in the English Civil War (1642-1648) in which Charles was
defeated. He was tried for treason and beheaded in 1649
,The Israelites
-Established the first lasting monotheism
-Saul established the first kingdom in Palestine (c. 1030-1010 B.C.)
-After the death of Solomon (922 B.C.), the Hebrews were divided into two
kingdoms (Israel and Judah)
-Disunity and conquest resulted in the destruction of Israel (722 B.C.) and
Judah (586 B.C.)
-The revolt of the Israelites against Rome resulted in the destruction of
Jerusalem (A.D. 70) and the forced dispersal of the Jews from Palestine (Jewish
Diaspora, c. A.D. 132-135)
Rift Valley
African Civilization developed here
The Incas
-A.D. 1200-1533
-Northwest coastal region and inland region of South America Peru
-Controlled a vast empire in South America
-The Tiahuanaco culture developed in the Andes Mountains and the Incas
unified an extensive empire
, -The Incas developed a sophisticated record-keeping system and were highly
skilled craftsmen
-Engineering/architecture Machu Picchu, stone construction without mortar,
extensive road system linking empire together
-Art (gold and silver working, ceramics, textiles
The War of the Roses
This war was between Aristocrats and Nobles. The Nobles wanted to control
the throne so the first Tudor King, Henry VII took the throne in 1485. He
abolished the Noble's private armies.
The Act of Supremacy
This was the 2nd law passed by Parliament for King Henry VIII. It said that King
Henry VIII was the only supreme head of the Church of England, and this
church was formed from this act.
Frederick Barbarossa
Among the most vigorous of the medieval emperors. Clashed with the pope
over the appointment of the clergy. Known as "the red beard" (r. 1152-1190). He
