Hums Exam - Flashcards

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What centuries did the Crusades occur?

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The Crusades occurred from the 11th to 15th century CE.

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What regions were significantly affected by the Crusades?

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Europe and the Middle East were significantly affected by the Crusades.

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What were the consequences of the Crusades?

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The Crusades brought significant consequences wherever they occurred and pushed changes within the states that organized and fought them.

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What are the four layers of the Earth?

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The Earth has four main layers: the inner core, the outer core, the mantle, and the crust.

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Who were the main participants in the Crusades?

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The main participants in the Crusades were European Christians and Muslim forces in the Middle East.

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How did the Crusades impact trade between Europe and the Middle East?

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The Crusades increased trade between Europe and the Middle East, introducing new goods and ideas to Europe.

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What caused the Black Death and how did it spread?

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The Black Death was primarily caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas carried by rats. The disease spread rapidly across Europe due to poor sanitation, crowded living conditions, and increased trade and travel.

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What is the feudal system?

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The feudal system was a hierarchical social, political, and economic system that characterized medieval Europe.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large, moving sections of the Earth's lithosphere (crust and upper mantle).

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What layer of the Earth supports the movement of tectonic plates?

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The mantle supports the movement of tectonic plates.