Chronicles of the Past
Prince, Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, Baron (all given by Regents), Lord, Knight (given by Vassals) and their respective female forms. What was the noble hierarchy in medieval times? After the rank of king, the hierarchy was the nobles, the knights, the clergy (religious people), the tradesmen and the peasants. What was the noble hierarchy? The …
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Which city did the British army burn? On August 24, 1814, as the War of 1812 raged on, invading British troops marched into Washington and set fire to the U.S. Capitol, the President’s Mansion, and other local landmarks. Which two cities were burned during the War of 1812? The Burning of Washington was a British …
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What is the significance of 3 pines? The village of Three Pines acts as a symbol of peace and serenity far away from the stress of urban life. The warmth of the village interiors stands in stark contrast to the frigid temperatures of Quebec province. Although winter can be a beautiful season, cold can kill. …
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Chamber potsChamber potsA chamber pot is a portable toilet, meant for nocturnal use in the bedroom. It was common in many cultures before the advent of indoor plumbing and flushing toilets. What did people use for toilets in the Middle Ages? Medieval castles in Europe were fitted with private toilets known as ‘garderobes’ (example pictured …
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What type of state was France in 1789? Constitutional monarchy (July 1789 – September 1792) What happened in 1789 in France? The French Revolution was a watershed event in world history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens radically altered their …
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Why did Ming China demand that Europeans pay for goods with silver or gold? Why did Ming China demand that Europeans pay for goods with gold or silver? The Ming viewed European textiles and metalwork as inferior to those of China. Because they had nothing the Chinese wanted, the Europeans had to pay for Chinese …
What does antiquities mean in world history? 3. antiquities plural. : relics or monuments (such as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times. What is the importance of antiquity? Studying antiquity is still relevant because as individuals and as a society, we carry the legacy of those Greeks and Romans with us. In very bizarre …
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What were the conditions of Germany’s surrender? The German High Command will at once issue orders to all German military, naval and air authorities and to all forces under German control to cease active operations at 23.01 hours Central European time on 8 May 1945, to remain in all positions occupied at that time and …
How did the Japanese plan to defend the home islands? The defense of the Japanese home islands centered on two primary operations: the Army’s fanatical defense of the beaches, and the employment of Kamikaze planes and suicide boats against transports. The Japanese plans for suicide attacks were much more extensive than anything the U.S. had …
The signature, as @Boaz wrote in the comments, comes from an epistle purportedly written by the Baal Shem Tov, discovered in what is now known as the “Kherson Geniza”. Why was he called the Baal Shem Tov? “Besht” is the acronym for Baal Shem Tov, which means “Master of the Good Name,” a term for …
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