Final Review study guide Flashcards
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what is a ranch?
a large farm used for raising animals
Presidio
military forts built by the Spanish to protect towns and missions
Why were Texans unhappy with Mexican rule?
Santa Anna violated the Constitution of 1824, making Mexico a dictatorship
When did Texas become a part of the US?
December 29th, 1845
What was the convention of 1845?
Where the annexation of Texas to the U.S. was approved
Who were the main Texas pioneers?
Stephen F. Austin, Moses Austin, Green DeWitt, Martín De León, Juan Seguín,
What did the Constitution of 1824 do?
The Constitution of 1824 made Mexico a federal republic (like the U.S.).
What are some reasons why Russia is isolated?
Vast and difficult terrain like mountains that are extremely cold and full of snow storms
What are the followers of Judaism called?
Jews
What is the holy book of Judaism?
The Torah
What is something interesting About Judaism?
It is the oldest of the three main religions.
What are the followers of Christianity called?
Christians
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible
What is Christianity based off of?
The teachings of Jesus
What are followers of Islam called?
Muslims
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur’an
What is Islam based off of?
the teachings of Muhammed
What is the region of Mesopotamia called today?
Iraq
What type of government does Iraq have?
Republic, but tried to become a democracy in 2005
What is the main religion of Iraq?
Islam
What type of government does Iran have?
Theocracy
What is the main religion in Iran?
Islam
What type of government does Egypt have?
republican semi presidential government but some fear the introduction of islam and want the current president to be removed
What is the main religion in Egypt?
Islam
