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Western Civilization
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History
Undergraduate 1
04/17/2014

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Inquisition
Definition
Catholic Church bodies changed with suppressing heresey around 1184
included episcopal inquisition from 1184 to 1230
first Inquisition for many to follow
increased with Protestantism Reformation.
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Sunni
Definition
-One of the true groups of islam
-7th Century CE
-Mecca
-Separated from Shia people when Mohammad died
- For political process instead of Mohammed's dessendents
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Flagellants
Definition
-Whipped themselves on the back during the plague to prove their worthyness to God.
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John Calvin
Definition
-Started Calvinism because of the Catholic Church
He's French theoligian
Influenced Puritan Minds
Predestination
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Martin Luther
Definition
Priest and Humanist who started the Protestant Reformation and was Against Indulgences.
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Charlemagne
Definition
He encouraged learning and legitimacy through the church. He stole relics to have france as the new religious capital. He also tried to restore the Roman Empire.
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Theodora
Definition
Wife of Justinian I.
Empress of the Byzantine Empire.
One of the most powerful Empress, Often mentioned of regent but is co-regent to her husband.
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Hijra
Definition
Quarish kicked Mohammad out of mecca. Mohammad moved to Medina. This marks the start of the Islamic faith.
created new Islamic capital
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Pepin the Short
Definition
Claimed legitimacy through the Church. Deposed Merovingian kings in 731. Father of Charles and Charlemagne.
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Five Pillars
Definition
5 duties that Muslims follow.
Shahada- Believe there is no other god than Allah
Zakoat- Charity given to poor and needy
Saum- Fasting for 9 months
Haji- visit kaba in mecca
Also pray 5x a day.
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Battle of Tours
Definition
733ce
Islamic Conquest into northern france
Charles Martel expels the Muslims
Earns the claim of legitimacy for defeat for Son Pepin
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Intercession
Definition
Idea that prayers of monks and priests are herd more by god.
Kings and others began to seek them out because of this
Leads to indulgences and having to donate to monks and church in exchange for help.
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Renaissance
Definition
Wealthy Cultural movement from 1300's to 1500's where humanism occurred. It was a urban phenomenon that saw the increase of literature and art.
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Arabia
Definition
Very Hospitable; Arabia Felix.
Lot's of deserts, No lakes.
Spice and Incense are biggest exports.
Mohammad Originated from here.
Between West Roman Empire and persia.
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Odovacar
Definition
Barbarian Leader who deposed Romulus Augustus the child emperor western rome. Declared himself first king of Italy. Marked end of roman western empire.
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Pope Leo I
Definition
Aimed to get rid of evil in church. Sole leader of Rome after it fell. He convinced Attila the Hun to spare Rome.
Symbol of growing power of church.
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Medina
Definition
Mohammad Established Islam in Medina.
He settled here after being banned from mecca and made it the second holy city of islam. Mohammad was buried here.
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Machiavelli
Definition
Italian philosopher humanist during the Renaissance. Expressed fear over love and that the ends justify the means.
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Mecca
Definition
Birth Place of Mohammad
Holy City of Islam
Mohammad was kicked out of Mecca thus starting the Islamic faith in 622.
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Visigoths
Definition
Nomadic German Tribe
Sacked Rome in 472
Fell the western roman empire
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Seljuk Turks
Definition
Established a powerful empire in persia in the 11th century. Took East + caused the first crusade.
Captured Baghdad and where to the firs to invade Anatolia. They also defended Islamic world against crusaders.
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Anne Boleyn
Definition
2nd wife of King Henry VIII
Mother of Elizibeth the I
Succession Act secured her child as heir to throne.
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The 1st crusade
Definition
Initiated by pope urban the I. United people as holy war. conquered Jerusalem.
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Humanism
Definition
Idea that one has worth and control of environment. Conflict between church and reason. Established 15th to 17th century and part of Renaissance.
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Quran
Definition
Rebellious Text of Islam
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Vikings
Definition
8th to 11th centuries from Scandinavia.
Sailed beyond known world of civilization. Forced Consolidation of Europe. Explored and raided many areas.
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Elizabeth the first.
Definition
Known as the Virgin Queen she took over the throne at the age of 25. Changed England back with the Act of Uniformity. Passes Religious settle ment in 1559.
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Fourth Crusade
Definition
Originally intended to conquer Jerusalem but ended up sacking Constantinople. Finale acts in the Great Schism. Established short lived Latin Empire and illustrated the mixed goals of crusades.
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Act of supremacy
Definition
Established by King Henry VIII
Granted him Royal Supremacy following his divorce from Catherine. Declared supreme head of church of England.
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Yersinia Pestis
Definition
The Black dead in Europe during the 14th century. Trading with boats full of rodents caused this. Food Money and land was abundant in Europe.
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Jerusalem
Definition
Important to Abrahamic religions.
Homeland of Jesus and where he was crucified.
Place where Mohammad ascended to heaven
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Benediction Rule
Definition
Rules for Monastic Monks.
Avoid Church Corruption
Prayer 7 times a day.
Hard work and optional silence.
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John Gutenberg
Definition
German man who during the beginning of the renaissance created the printing press. Spread learning of the masses. Gutenberg Bible.
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Shia
Definition
One of two branches of Islam
Followed bloodline of Mohammad
Believed Ali was true successor of Muhammad
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Henry VIII
Definition
Started Anglican Church
Published King Henry's bible
Had 6 wives and 2 where executed.
Split church to divorce Cathrine.
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Seal of Prophets
Definition
Mohammad claimed himself last prophet in a line of Judeo christian prophets
in the quran.
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Partition of 806
Definition
Charlemagne breaks of empire for 3 sons. Begins tension in Europe until present day.
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Bloody Mary
Definition
Mary I of England
Brutally executed Protestants.
Only Child of King Henry VII and Catherine. Wanted to restore Roman Catholicism.
Term
Pope Urban II
Definition
Started first crusade.
Convinced fighting in first crusades was a holy war. Started Idea of Pilgrimage.
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Florence
Definition
Cradle of Modern Civilization Birth place of Italian renaissance
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Treaty of Verdun
Definition
First treaty to divide up the Carolingian Empire. into 3 kingdoms. After Lois the Pious died. Ended 3 year Carolingian war. l
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John Calvin
Definition
Started Calvinism because of Catholic church in 16th century. French Theologian who influenced a Paritan Mindset. Believed in Predestination.
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Inquisition
Definition
Catholic Church bodies charged with suppressing Heresy. Increased with protestant reformation.
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Sunni
Definition
Separated from Shia when Mohammad died. Believed in Political Process for Mohammad successor.
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