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Octavian (Caesar Augustus)
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- Julius Caesar’s great nephew
- Caesar adopted Octavianus as his heir
- steps forward and gets control to avenge the death of Caesar
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Cleopatra
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- ruler of Ptolemaic dynasty
- had a child w Julius Caesar named Caesarian
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Justinian
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- Byzantine emperor from 527-565
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Constantine
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- ## first emperor to be a Christian from 311-336
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Cicero
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- Cicero’s orations
- “not to know what happened before one was born is always to be a child”
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Julius Caesar
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- dictator for 10 years
- Roman general
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Hadrian
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- Roman emperors from 117-138
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Jesus
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- born about 4-7 BCE
- during the reign of Augustus
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St. Paul
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- widespread travels
- foundation of Christian communities
-1/2 of the New Testament is by or about him
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St. Patrick
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- a Roman Briton
- a person of Celtic ethnicity
- a slave in Ireland that herded sheep
- escaped and returned home to Ireland as a Christian missionary
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Odovacar
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- a general in romes army
- king of Ostrogoths
- 476 CE
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Herod the great
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- Rex socius = king of the Jews
-died 4 BCE
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Brigid of kildare
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- 451-505 CE
- women were responsible for much of the preservation of ancient learning
- religious foundations offered rare opportunities for female empowerment
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Clovis
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- the first king 481
- converted to Christianity in 496
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Charles Martel
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- battle of tours 732
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Pippin the short
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- dethroned the last Merovingian with approval of the pope
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Charlemagne
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- pippin son who took the throne from 768-814
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Alfred the great
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- king of Wessex from 871-899
- fought against the Viking raids
-established a navy - ruled (Wessex and Mercia)
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Lothar
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- a Frankish emperor and holy Roman emperor who ruled from 843-855.
- grandson of Charlemagne
- son of Louis the pious
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Louis the pious
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King/ emperor of the franks 814-840
- son of Charlemagne
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Muhammad
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- born 569 or 570 in Mecca, Arabia
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William of Normandy
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- the first Norman king of England
- reigned from 1066- death
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The Pantheon
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One of the first temples created for common people to visit and worship
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Medieval era
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- aka dark ages
- early Middle Ages (500-1000 CE)
- high Middle Ages (1000-1500 CE)
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Rex socius
King who is an ally and friend
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Trivium
Grammar, logic, and rhetoric
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Feudalism
A system which people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and worked and fought for them in return
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Fief
A piece of land or other rights given to a vassal by a lord in exchange for services or payments
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Buttress
To give support or stability to with a projecting structure of masonry or wood
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Celts
Group of tribes that originated in Central Europe and shared a common language, culture, traditions, and religious beliefs
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Caesaropapism
Obedience to the emperor is a Christian duty, not just a civic one
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Hagia Sophia
- the church of holy wisdom
- Hagia= holy
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The hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
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Quadrivium
- arithmetic
- geometry
- music
- astronomy
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Dane law
A part of England in the early tenth century
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Vassal
- a holder of land
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Basilica
Large public building for Catholics to worship in
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Bishop
Ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority in a religious institution
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Pagan
People who practice other religions other than Christianity , Judaism, or Islam
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Primogeniture
A system of inheritance where the firstborn child receives the majority or all of the parents property
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Koran
Islamic sacred book believed to be the word of god as dictated to Muhammad
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Ramadan
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar used as a month of fasting prayer reflection and community
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A keep
A fortified tower or enclosure that was a central part of a medieval castle
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Porticullis
A heavy gate at the entrance of a castle to keep invaders out
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Vikings
Group of seafarers from Scandinavia who had significant impact on western civilization
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Visigoths
Germanic people who migrated into the Roman Empire
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Burg
An ancient or medieval fortress or walled town
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Sultans
Arabic word for authority or power
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Gospel
The teaching or revelation of Christ
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The five pillars of Islam
Shahada- the declaration of faith in one God
Salah- pray five times a day
Zakat- charity
Swam- fasting
Hajj- the pilgrimage to Mecca
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Allah
Arabic word referring to God
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Positional notation
Base number
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Benefice
A reward given in exchange for service rendered
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Romanesque
Structure of building in the Roman empire
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Carolingians
Frankish noble family named after Charles Martel
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Gothic architecture
- flying buttresses
- pointed arches
- ribbed vaults
- large stained glass windows
- gargoyles
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Haplogroups
A group of people with similar genetic sequences that share a common ancestor
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What were the achievements of Octavian?
Reforming the government, building infrastructure, creating public safety, expanding the empire, restoring peace and prosperity
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Who were the five good emperors and what was good about them?
- Nerva
- Trajan
- Hadrian
- Antoninus
- Marcus Aurelius
- they brought a period of prosperity and stability to the Roman Empire
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Why did Christianity spread rapidly in the Roman Empire?
- well developed Roman road system facilitating travel and communication
- the inclusive message of Christianity appealing to the lower classes
- the sense of community it offered
- the eventual official endorsement or the religion by Roman emperor
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What was the importance of the survival of the Eastern Roman Byzantine empire
- it acted as a vital cultural and political bridge between Europe and Asia, preserving elements of Roman law and Greek learning
- serving as a military buffer against invaders from the East, allowing Europe time to recover from periods of turmoil
- it also played a key role in the development and spread of Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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Why shouldn’t we call the medieval era the dark ages?
It is a misleading and inaccurate term, with negative connotations that portray the period as a time of complete intellectual and societal decline, when in reality there were significant developments in various fields despite challenges
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Why were monasteries so important in Europe in the early Middle Ages?
They served as centers of learning, providing education and preserving knowledge. They also spread Christianity through spiritual guidance and community outreach
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Why say the Middle Ages were dynamic?
Many changes happened including :
- economic expansion
- intellectual achievement
- national identity
- kingdoms became more organized
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Why was Charlemagne named emperor of the Roman’s in 800 CE?
He was named emperor by Pope Leo III as a way to acknowledge his immense power, solidify his position as a protector of the church, and symbolically revive the Western Roman Empire.
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What was the difference between the early Middle Ages and the high Middle Ages?
The early Middle Ages was a period of instability and decline following the fall of the western Roman Empire.
The high Middle Ages saw a resurgence in population, economic growth, urbanization, and cultural development across Europe
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What do castles and cathedrals illustrate about life in the Middle Ages?
They illustrate the dominant social hierarchy, with castles representing the power and authority of nobility, while cathedrals symbolized the central role of the church in peoples lives
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What was the importance of horses in the Middle Ages?
Transportation
Military
Currency
Social status
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What new teachings did Muhammad bring to the Arabs?
- strict monotheism
- social justice
- ethical conduct
- the concept of an ununified community
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What effects did Islam have in Arabia and beyond?
Significantly unified the previously fragmented tribes of Arabia, creating a powerful political force that rapidly expanded beyond the peninsula, leading to a major cultural and economic transformation across vast regions
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How and where did towns and cities develop in the High Middle Ages?
They developed around trade routes, often near rivers, castles, or monasteries.
- increase agricultural productivity
- expansion of trade routes
- rise of merchant guilds
- feudal system
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What kinds of roles did women play in medieval life?
Women primarily played roles as wives, mothers, and household managers. Responsible for raising children, cooking, cleaning, and overseeing the families domestic affairs
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Is it ever appropriate to “pass negative judgments about the past”?
Western Civ
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