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Western Civilization 1 Final
Gonzaga-Davis
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History
Undergraduate 1
12/10/2012

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Rus
Definition
Vikings from modern day Sweden that migrated to Russia in 8th century
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Merovingians
Definition
Frankish Kings named after 5th centure King Merovech
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Romanization
Definition

 

Extension of Roman culture throughout the empire under Augustus’ reign

 

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Marius
Definition

Roman general who created volunteer army 157-86 BCE

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League of Corinth
Definition
Organization of Greek cities led by King of Macedonia for purpose of attacking Persia
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Cultural Assimilation
Definition
Acquisition by one group of people of the cultural tracts of another people
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Treaty of Tordesillas
Definition

1494

Portgual got Brazil

Arrangement b/n Spain & Portugal drawling north/south line west of Azares

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Renaissance
Definition

Rediscovery of lost arts of Ancient Greece

Heart in Italy

Focus on individualism

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Little Ice Age
Definition

Period of cooler weather in Europe

Began around start of 14th Century

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Magna Carta
Definition

Document signed by King John in 1215

confining English King to traditional rights & obligations

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Feudalism
Definition

System where lord grants property to a vassal in exchange for military service for his lord

Carolingian period

Medieval

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Peloponnesian War
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War b/n Athens & Sparta

431-404 BCE

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Ahura Mazda
Definition

Irenian deity in Persian Empire

"only good god"

evil counterpart

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Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Definition

Founded by Ignatius

16th Century Catholic Church

Most important reforming religious order

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