Key Concepts in Historical Events

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intermittent struggle between England and France in the 14th–15th century over a series of disputes, including the question of the legitimate succession to the French crown.

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100 Years War

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What are the five pillars of Islam?

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The five pillars of Islam are the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (hajj).

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The 95 Theses were expressions of Martin Luther's opinions about the negative practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church and the use of indulgences.

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95 thesis

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the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.

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ABSOLUISM

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Smith is most famous for his 1776 book, "The Wealth of Nations." Smith's writings were studied by 20th-century philosophers, writers, and economists.

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Adam Smith

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founder of modern anatomy

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Andreas Vesalius

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several Nahuatl-speaking peoples of central Mexico in the postclassic period of Mesoamerican chronology

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Aztec

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Who led the first European expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope (1488), opening the sea route to Asia via the Atlantic and Indian oceans?

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Bartholomew Dias

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The Bible is a remarkable collection of ancient writings Christians believe to be God's revelation to people.

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Bible

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an infection spread mostly to humans by infected fleas that travel on rodents that killed millions of European during the Middle Ages (1346-1353)

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Black Plague