Renaissance
This Artist painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper
This German Monk issued the 95 theses
Martin Luther
This Portuguese figure sponsored early voyages down the African Coast
Henry the Navigator
This was the name of the social structure of Lords and Vassals in Medieval Europe
This Renaissance philosophy focused on human achievement rather than divine revelation
Humanism
This invention caused ideas and information to spread rapidly
Printing Press
This was the exchange of goods and ideas between Africa, Europe, and the Americas
Columbian Exchange
This was one reason for the Success of the Mongol Army
Strong discipline, meritocratic, mobility, excellent tactics
Why did the Renaissance originate in Italy?
Political fragmentation led to innovation, Wealthy City States
This involved exchanging money for entrance into heaven (salvation) and was criticized by Luther
Sale of Indulgences
What was the primary purpose of Columbus' voyages?
Find a western route to Asia
What was one major effect of the Crusades?
Increased trade between East and West
These three writers were early figures in the Renaissance
Name one cause of the Protestant Reformation
Corruption in the Church, Theological disagreements
This was one technology used by the Conquistadors
Firearms, Steel Swords
This Chinese dynasty was part of a 'Chinese golden age'
Tang Dynasty
This city was considered the birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence
This is a term that refers to ordinary languages that everyone can understand
Vernacular
Describe one similarity between Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama
Both wanted to reach India/Asia
This European Ruler united most of Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire
Charlemagne