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1
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In which century were Invasions? Who was one of the tribes that invaded the territories?

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In the 5th century, one of those tribes were the HUNS

2
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What did people do? Where did they established their territories?

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People fled from Huns and they estabilished their territories in Western Roman Empire.

3
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Say the 6 characteristics of Germanic people:

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  1. NO writing/ NO laws/ NO state
  2. They lived from farming
  3. They lived on tribes
  4. Their chief was elected at first, then hereditary.
  5. They mixed their culture with Roman one.
  6. They adopted the Latin or Christian religion.
4
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When did Visigoths arrived to the Iberian Peninsula?

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In 409

5
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What did they do? Where did they established their capital? (Visigoths)

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They fought against other tribes and finally they estabilished the capital in Toledo.

6
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Explain Visigoths monarchy:

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MONARCHY: In theory elective, but in fact hereditary. Kings were helped by a council of advisors and they were called AULA REGIA. Councils of Toledo made laws.

CONTROL OF THE PENINSULA: Conquered Suebi and Byzantine territories and expelled Franks.

LEGAL AND RELIGIOUS UNIFICATION: King Reccared unified religion and convert to catholism in 587. King Recces estabilished one unique law: LIBER LUDICIORUM 654.

7
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How did the Visigothic Kingdom disappeared?

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Internal divisions provoked the invasion of Muslims in 711 and Visigothic Kingdom disappeared.

8
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How was the cultural fusion?

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Hispano-Roman+Visigoths

9
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Say the 2 problem that happened in the social life in Europe:

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PROBLEMS: 1. Germanic invasions: DANGER

2. Economic problems: LESS TRADE

10
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For what did people looked for? (Social life in 5th century Europe)

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People look for secure places: COUNTRYSIDE.

11
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What did people do? (Social life)

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They cultivated others lands and they felt more secure.

12
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Bizantine Empire had the capital in…

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Byzantium

13
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Eastern Empire had the capital in…

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Constantinople

14
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Who was Justinian? What did he want to do?

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Justinian (527-565) was the most important emperor and he wanted to restore Roman Empire.

15
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What did he do to govern his territory better? (JUSTINIAN)

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He made a compilation of laws called Justinian Code.

16
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What happened in 7th-8th centuries?

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There were the last territories and they were only focused on the East. They adopted ideas from the East: Greek

17
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What happened in 9th-10th centuries?

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Here was the Second Golden Age and there was a Economic Recovery.

18
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EMPEROR…

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Emperor (Basileus in greek) had the Full Of Powers+Religions. He was the major authority of the church: Orthodox

19
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The Caroligian Empire was the last attempt to..

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rebuild the Roman Empire

20
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In the Caroligian Empire were territories in..?

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There were territories in Germany, France and Italy.

21
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Who stopped the Muslims? When? and Where?

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Charles Martel stopped the Muslims in the battle of Poitiers in 732.

22
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Who became the first King of Franks? And the first Emperor?

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His son Pepin the Younger, became the first king of Franks. And the son of him, Charlemagne, was the firt Emperor of Franks.

23
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Who crowned Charlemagne as Emperor? And where did he put the capital ?

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Pope Leo III in 800. An he put the capital in Aachen.

24
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In how many parts did Charlemagne divide the Empire?How were they called?

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In 250 parts. They were called Counties and were governed by a count.

25
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What did Charlemagne put on the borders?

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He put marcas or divisions and put a military commander, marquis.

26
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Yes or No

Where these positions heritable?

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No

27
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What did Charlemagne do once a year?

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He convened to his counts, marquis and missing to a meeting to discuss about policy.

28
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Charlemagne gave to his nobles lands and the right to govern them in exchange of…

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respect and military aid

29
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When Charlemagne died for who was the Empire?

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For his son Louis the Piars

30
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Who receive the best part of the Empire (3 sons of Louis)

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Lothair, the older, received the best part of the Empire and the title of emperor.

31
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What did the other sons to Lothair?

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They defeated him and signed the Treaty of Verdun in 843 to start separated kingdoms in Europe.

32
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Who invaded Europe?

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Muslims and Vikings invaded Europe.

33
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What provoked the beginning of Feudalism?

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As there wasn’t any strong authority people look for local lord’s protection.

34
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People in Arabia were ___________ and lived in ____________. They work as ____________ and _____________.

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People in Arabia were NOMADS and lived in CARAVANS. They work as HERDERS and TRADERS.

35
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Whats the name of the black sacred stone

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KAABA

36
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Where was born Muhammad?When?

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He was born in Mecca in 570.

37
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Why did Muhammad found the Islam?

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Because while he was meditating the angel Gabriel told him he was the new prophet for Allah (God) and he was going to found a new religion: ISLAM

38
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How was the flight from Mecca to Medina called? And when did that pass?

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HIJRA in 622

39
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When did Muhammad die?

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In 632

40
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How is the Islam sacred book called?

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Koran

41
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Explain the 4 commands of the Koran

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  • Allow polygamy
  • Authority of father
  • No eating pork
  • No gambling
42
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What means IMAMS?

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Leaders of worship

43
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What means ULAMAS?

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Interpretes of Koran.