European Terms
Terms
People
Things
People 2
100

developed by Henry II with circuit judges who heard cases in particular provinces (circuits) of England

Circuit Courts

100

group of people in a location. Created by a loving God and created in His image.

Civilization

100

they were motivated by gaining glory, money, and spreading Christianity.

Explorers

100

most useful navigational instrument used by sailors.

Compass

100

nomadic lifestyle, meaning they moved around a lot,  their leader is Kublai Khan known as Genghis Khan

Mongols

200

a piece of paper that was supposed to grant pardon from the punishment of sin

Indulgence

200

title of the leading palace official during the Merovingian house in France

Mayor of the Palace

200

French peasant girl who led her fellow citizens defeat the English during the Hundred Years’ War

Joan of Arc

200

China was the first to develop this type of currency

Paper Money

200

famous renaissance sculptor and painter, most famously known for his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Michelangelo

300

what is needed for a civilization to grow and thrive, its leader must have this in order to provide order for the people who live there.

Power

300

being defined as being treated rightly

Justice

300

was crowned by the Pope in Rome on Christmas Day in 800

Charlemagne

300

became known for particular areas of study. These began spreading knowledge around Europe beginning in the 1100s.

Universities

300

Portuguese explorer that was the first to find a route around Africa

Bartolomeu Dias

400

economic system in which businesses are owned by individuals or corporations as opposed to being owned by the government. Businesses try to make money as they compete in a marketplace.

Capitalism

400

is the human response to God and His revelation

Religion

400

they were forced, during the Middle Ages in Europe, to live in separate communities, wear identifying garments, and leave a region or country. 

Jews

400

due to heavy rain and cool conditions in the spring led to a great famine. This caused starvation and many illnesses that led to many deaths during this time.

Great Famine of 1315

400

although he didn’t finish the trip due to being murdered by Philippine natives his crew finished the first trip around the world

Ferdinand Magellan
500

economic system in which the government accumulates wealth by gathering the most amount of gold and silver bars/coins.

Mercantilism

500

 is the theme of history where people have certain rights and responsibilities in a civilization.

Citizenship

500

a desire to contribute positively to society, put a greater emphasis on freedom in many areas in European life, and a stronger importance of family roles.

Results of the Reformation

500

depends on the best surviving evidence

The Study of History

500

began a training school for sailors and became known as Henry the Navigator

Prince Henry of Portugal

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