History Flashcard

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Who was the Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians?

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Justinian was the Byzantine emperor known for his efforts to hold the eastern frontier against the Persians.

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What is the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship?

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Marriage is the legally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

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What is an ancient manuscript text in book form called?

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A codex is an ancient manuscript text in book form.

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What is the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members?

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Law is the system of rules recognized by a country or community that regulates the actions of its members.

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What is the capacity to have an effect on someone called?

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Influence is the capacity to have an effect on someone.

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What is the term for a ruler with absolute power?

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A dictator is a ruler with absolute power.

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What is the term for a government ruled by a small group of people?

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Oligarchy is a government ruled by a small group of people.

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What is the term for the period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance?

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The Middle Ages is the period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance.

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What is the term for a document that grants rights or privileges?

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A charter is a document that grants rights or privileges.

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What is the term for a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units?

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Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and political units.