Alpha Omega History 1204 Self Test 2
Feudalism started around
AD 700
Three writers of the Federalist papers
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
As we read in the Bible book of ________, Moses was blessed--and punished--by God for his obedience or disobedience.
Exodus
The leadership of a theocracy is submissive to
God's, or a god's. accountability.
The Bible book of ________________ tells us about the leadership of Gideon.
Judges
Gideon refuses to accept kingship that the people offered him after his victory over the _________________________.
Midianites
Four powerful pillars of democracy are
Opportunity for education, equality before the law, the citizen's freedom, voting rights
What is true about Feudalism?
The system of cooperation known as feudalism ended around the 15 century.
Describe the parts of the medieval court system which are still used in our American court system.
We still carry the idea of one presiding authority, a judge, and peers who will help in the decision making process. A Vassal would answer the summons.
Josephus
a Jewish historian who lived just after Jesus walked the earth
homage
a ceremony where men become vassals in the lord's manor
Federalist Papers
a defense in the brand new Constitution of the United States in a series of articles, written 1787-1788
standing army
a group of soldiers ready to do battle
knights
able-bodies men who are hired by the vassal for protection of the lord
term
an assigned period of time for an elected official to serve
Bangladesh
created a parliamentary democracy in 1991, headed by a prime minister
In the late 1970s Jim Jones tried to institute a theocracy, but his abuse of the Bible only led the people of his community into
death
Muhammed
founder of Islam whose prophetic teachings became the basis of Islamic civilization
Under Feudalism, an aristocrat would give vassals land in an agreement i which the vassals would then
give protection to the lord.
"I will not rule over you, neither shall ________________ rule over you, but the Lord shall rule over you." (Judges 8:23)
my son
An elected leader in a parliamentary democracy is called a
prime minister
King John
ruled England in the 1200s
Elected senators have
six year terms
In exchange for land, a knight agrees to be a sort of sub-vassal toa vassal. This agreement is known as
subinfeudation
caliph
supreme leader of the Islamic community and successor of the Prophet Muhammad
The people of the United States voted for incumbent Democrat Barack Obama over challenger Republican Mitt Romney in
the 2012 presidential election.
direct democracies
the form of voting for the city-states of ancient Greece
Fist Samuel chapter 12, tells of the prophet Samuel's displeasure over
the nation's desire for a monarchy.
Sharia
the religious and moral principles of Islam
House Representative have
two year terms.
feudal-aid
vassals would be ready to assist monetarily such as in giving ransom money in time of need
Feudalism started in Northern Europe and spread throughout the continent, but
was strongest in England.
What is true about Feudalism?
- A fief is the land granted to the vassal. -Subinfeudation is a layering of responsibility.
What is true about feudalism?
- A vassal was given the rights to control the fief and to have ownership of it. -A summons is a call to appear in court. - A knight may serve a vassal in exchange for land.
