Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

U5:W2 - E. Europe

Eastern Europe's Cultural & Religious Influences

TermDefinition
Tzar The name for the emperor of Russia, also known as czar
Absolute Monarchy A system of government in which the head of state is a hereditary position and the king or queen has almost complete power
Eastern Orthodox Church a Christian church that grew out of Christianity in Eastern Europe and present-day Turkey. Originated in the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire.
Pogrom an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular that of Jews in Russia or eastern Europe.
Great Schism the official split between the Roman Catholic and Byzantine churches that occurred in 1054
Icons Religious images used by East Orthodox Christians to aid their prayers.
Ballet A dance form featuring a staged presentation of group or solo dancing with music, costumes, and scenery.
Ottoman Empire Major Islamic state centered on Anatolia that came to include the Balkans, the Near East, and much of North Africa.
Silk Road An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.
Bosnian Genocide Between April 1992 and November 1995, Serbia set out to "ethnically cleanse" Bosnian territory by systematically killing Muslims and Croats.
Created by: user-1897820
Popular Geography sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards