Final 1 Flashcards
(29 cards)
Association of people working at the same occupation
Guild
Greek city state
Polis
To override another’s decision
Veto
Legislative body consisting of two houses; England
Parliament
Egypt’s most important geographical feature
Nile River
Series of rulers from a single family
Dynasties
Holy war in Islam
Jihad
Appeared of peace and prosperity
Pax Romana
A man who is head of the monastery
Abbot
Blend of Greek and eastern cultures
Hellenism
Man made tools and weapons
Artifacts
The medieval ages was called this because of learning and civilization declined
Dark ages
Philosopher
Confucius
A person whose ideas are incorrect in the view of the church
Heretic
A branch of Christianity chosen by many Germanic tribes
Arianism
A person who goes on a crusade
Crusader
Home of the Vikings
Scandinavia
A form of Egyptian writing
Hieroglyphics
Soldier who is paid to fight in another countries army
Mercenaries
A government under which citizens with the right to vote choose their leaders
Republic
Literature that mocks society for its foolishness and wickedness
Satire
A political and military system based on the holding of land
Feudalism
An immense structure used as a tomb by the pharaohs
Pyramid
A skilled worker who makes goods by hand
Artisan