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AP World History: 1s Semester Review
Byzantium: Chapter 12
a.
Explain how the “Theme System” worked. Describe the key parts.
Placed an imperial province under jurisdiction of a general. general managed defenses and land was available for the people
Emperor places the province under the jurisdiction of a general. b.
Describe “Iconoclasm” and why Emperor Leo III supported it. destruction of icons
.
Emperor Leo III Veneration of these religious images was sinful
Why did the Byzantine Emperors create a strong centralized government?
Strong centralized government (imperial Power). Power is invested in the Emperor, and he controls the empire. The Foundations of Christian Society in Western Europe: Chapter 16
a. Examine the invasions that plagued Europe after the fall of Rome. How was
Europe influenced by these migrations? Why did Charlemagne appoint officials known as the missi dominici
?
Missi dominici envoys of The Lord ruler. They traveled every year to local jurisdictions and reviewed the accounts of local authorities Compare the role that Christianity played in Western Europe to the role played by
Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism in creating political and social unity in the postClassical world. Discuss the life of a serf living on a manor in early medieval Europe. What could the serfs expect from the nobleman? What opportunities did the serf have? serfs semi free individuals which owed obligations to the Lords (cultivated lands)
Nomadic Empires and Eurasian IntegrationChapter 17 Examine the role of Genghis Khan played in the expansion of the Mongol Empire.
What were the foundations of his success? What was his legacy?
First great leader of mongol empire. Uses cavalry/horses to surprise the enemy
Describe the political and economic structures of the Mongol Empire under the
Khans
No government, economic or social structure put in place. Khans use an indirect rule.
Tribe leaders
AP World History: 1s Semester Review
Byzantium: Chapter 12
a.
Explain how the “Theme System” worked. Describe the key parts.
Placed an imperial province under jurisdiction of a general. general managed defenses and land was available for the people
Emperor places the province under the jurisdiction of a general. b.
Describe “Iconoclasm” and why Emperor Leo III supported it. destruction of icons
.
Emperor Leo III Veneration of these religious images was sinful
Why did the Byzantine Emperors create a strong centralized government?
Strong centralized government (imperial Power). Power is invested in the Emperor, and he controls the empire. The Foundations of Christian Society in Western Europe: Chapter 16
a. Examine the invasions that plagued Europe after the fall of Rome. How was
Europe influenced by these migrations? Why did Charlemagne appoint officials known as the missi dominici
?
Missi dominici envoys of The Lord ruler. They traveled every year to local jurisdictions and reviewed the accounts of local authorities Compare the role that Christianity played in Western Europe to the role played by
Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism in creating political and social unity in the postClassical world. Discuss the life of a serf living on a manor in early medieval Europe. What could the serfs expect from the nobleman? What opportunities did the serf have? serfs semi free individuals which owed obligations to the Lords (cultivated lands)
Nomadic Empires and Eurasian IntegrationChapter 17 Examine the role of Genghis Khan played in the expansion of the Mongol Empire.
What were the foundations of his success? What was his legacy?
First great leader of mongol empire. Uses cavalry/horses to surprise the enemy
Describe the political and economic structures of the Mongol Empire under the
Khans
No government, economic or social structure put in place. Khans use an indirect rule.
Tribe leaders