chapter 32
Who were the three most dominant and advanced civilizations that developed in the Americas prior to the arrival of the Europeans?
The Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Incas.
Before the Spanish conquistadors could settle in the New World (America), they had to conquer which civilization?
The Aztecs!
Rebirth
True or false? The Catholics and the Protestants never argued how to understand and obey God.
False.
How were the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Incas same? Name three similarities.
1. They built big cities with temples and pyramids.
2. They had their own languages and ways of writing or recording ideas.
3. They believed in many gods and had special ceremonies.
True or false? The Aztecs were NOT skillful, fierce warriors.
False.
What did men and women begin to do during the Renaissance period?
Men and women began to make new theories about the world. They compared new theories with old Greek and Roman ideas. They started to ask, “Which ideas about the world are right?” Let’s try to find out for ourselves.”
How were the Catholics and the Protestants different?
Protestants thought that people should be able to read the Bible and find out what God wanted. Catholics thought that the Bible could only be interpreted properly with the help of the church. Sometimes wars broke out because of the differences.
How were the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Incas different?. Name the three differences.
1.The Mayans lived in the rainforest (jungle).
2. The Aztecs lived in a big city called Tenochtitlan (on a lake!).
3. The Incas lived high up in the mountains (Andes Mountains).
When the Spanish first arrived, led by Cortes, the Aztecs didn’t realize they were being invaded. What did they think was happening?
They thought they were being visited by the gods.
What did Gutenberg Printing Press allow?
When Gutenberg made a printing press, people could print these new ideas and share them with others.
What is the main difference between the Catholics and the Protestants in regard to their beliefs in the Bible?
Both believe in the Bible, but Protestants focus mostly on the Bible alone. Catholics use the Bible plus church traditions.
Which civilization was great at math and calendars (they could track time really well!) and built step pyramids?
The Mayans!
What was the name of the monk who rejected various teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church?
Martin Luther
The Renaissance wasn’t just a time of new discoveries. What else was happening around this time period?
For the first time, ships were sailing all over the world. Explorers were realizing that their old ideas about the world were wrong. So they observed the world: the sky, the earth around them, the people who lived on the earth. They drew conclusions from what they observed.
Was Copernicus correct about believing that the planets went around the sun?
Yes.
Which civilization built floating gardens to grow food; learned to make chocolate with cacao powder, vanilla, and honey; and had strong warriors?
The Aztecs!
What was Martin Luther's biggest accomplishment?
Luther began the Protestant Reformation with the publication of his Ninety-Five Theses on October 31, 1517.
What is the name of the method of getting knowledge when you observe something and try to draw conclusion from your observations?
Scientific Method
What is the study of the universe including stars, planets, comets, and galaxies, etc.?
Astronomy