What was the French and Indian war?

The French and Indian War was a conflict between the French and British in North America from 1754 to 1763.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

The Columbian Exchange was the transfer of plants, animals, culture, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

What was the middle passage?

The middle passage was the transportation of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.

Taxes or duties imposed on imported goods

Who were the big three Renaissance artists and what were some of their works?

Leonardo da Vinci (Mona Lisa), Michelangelo (David), Raphael (The School of Athens)

A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

What are the 95 theses?

A list of grievances against the Catholic Church written by Martin Luther

What did John Calvin teach about Biblical Theology?

Everything we do is predestined

What is divine right?

Divine right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy and authority as being derived from the will of God.

What is the House of Commons?

a house of the Parliament historically reserved for commoners

A group of advisors to a political leader, each with an area of expertise.

What is a prime minister?

The head of government in many countries

What is an oligarchy?

A form of government where power is held by a small group of people.

A legislative body of government that represents the citizens and makes laws.

What is divine right?

Divine right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy and authority as being derived from the will of God.

What happened in 1588?

The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English navy.

Who is Miguel de Cervantes?

A Spanish Author who wrote Don Quixote

What was the Edict of Nantes?

The Edict of Nantes was a decree issued by King Henry IV of France in 1598 allowing religious freedom.

A palace in France built by Louis XIV

What is the Estate system?

A French system where Clergy, Nobility and everyone else had different legal standing and obligations.

Who are the Bourgeoisie?

Those who own the means of production in society

What is one reason the French Economy was so weak during Louis XVI's reign?

They were paying too much interest on debt.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

A vow of the National Assembly the early days of the French Revolution

What was the significance of The Bastille in the French Revolution?

Its fall marked the beginning of the revolution and modern France

A faction is a group within a larger organization with its own beliefs or values.

Who was Marquis de Lafayette and what was his role in the French Revolution?

Marquis de Lafayette was a leading figure in the early stages, but was imprisoned during the Reign of Terror.

What was the role of Marie Antoinette in the French Revolution?

Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France, her disregard for the common people led to public resentment.

Who were the Jacobins?

Members of a radical revolutionary political club during the French Revolution

Midterm World Civilizations Flashcards

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What is a conquistador?

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Spanish and Portuguese explorers, and soldiers

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What destroyed Native Americans? Options: Natural disasters, famine, and old age; Education, economic development, and cultural preservation; Alien invasion, time travel, and magic; Disease, warfare, and forced assimilation.

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Disease, warfare, and forced assimilation

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What was Tenochtitlan?

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The capital city of the Aztec Empire

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Where did the Incan people live?

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Andes Mountains in Peru

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What is mercantilism?

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An economic theory and practice establishing national exports to exceed imports.

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Who was Bartolomé de las Casas?

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Spanish historian and Dominican friar who advocated for Native American Rights

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Who is Louis the 14th?

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King of France

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