Renaissance
This word means "rebirth" of classical knowledge.
Renaissance
This English monarch had no children, making the succession to the throne difficult.
Charles II
The Reformation began in this country by this man.
Germany -- Martin Luther
The growth of literacy was stimulated by this invention.
Printing Press
Absolute Monarch
This time period was known as the Age of Reason.
The Enlightenment
The Silk Road connected Asia to what body of water in Europe?
Mediterranean
Which offers more control over its own affairs? A colony or protectorate?
Protectorate
Henry Bessemer was credited with the creation of this and efficient method for this...
Steel making process (Bessemer Process)
This explorer sailed around Africa on his way to India
Vasco de Gama
This man created the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo
This man led the Roundheads in the English Civil War.
Oliver Cromwell
This country dominated the Catholic Church at the time of the Reformation.
Italy
With the printing press, the Bible was initially printed in what three languages?
French, English, and German
This king greatly expanded the Palace of Versailles as a symbol of power.
Louis XIV
This man said the famous quote, "I do not agree with word you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
Voltaire
The Ottoman Empire traded in these two goods.
Coffee and Ceramics
This country has spheres of influence all across its landscape.
China
This inventor created a device which could weave eight threads at once.
James Hargreaves (Spinning Jenny)
This explorer was looking for a northwest passage through Canada.
Jacques Cartier
This man created the Statue of David
Michelangelo
English Bill of Rights
Martin Luther believed in salvation by...
Faith
This organization was founded to spread catholic doctrine around the world.
The Society of Jesus
Peter the Great's goal was to do this to Russia.
Westernize/Modernize
This philosopher wrote the Spirit of Laws which said the best form of government includes a separation of powers.
Montesquieu
This country was known on the Silk Road for its textile industry?
India
This body of water in Egypt was controlled by the British.
The Suez Canal
Louis Pasteur discovered this...
Bacteria
This man was the first to sail around the world for England.
Sir Francis Drake
This man created the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo Da Vinci
The English Civil War saw a decrease in royal power and an increase in this...
Parliamentary power
Princes of this part of Germany were the first to convert to Protestantism.
Northern Germany
Selling something at a high interest rate/much more than you paid for is known as...
Usury
Name two changes that Peter the great made to achieve his goal of modernization.
Beard Tax, Built new Capital
This satirist valued religious toleration and secularism.
Voltaire
The numeral system was created in what region of the world?
Middle East
The uprising in Chinese citizens in response to perceived privileges by foreigners.
This man greatly improved the steam engine.
James Watt
This man almost completed his trip around the world but died in the Philippines.
Ferdinand Magellan
This man was the father of humanism.
Erasmus
This monarch was restored to the throne and well liked by the people.
Charles II
Name of one man who attempted to reform the Catholic Church prior to Martin Luther.
Jan Huss // John Wycliffe
This high court used torture to weed out heretics.
The Inquisition
This philosopher believed humans exist in a state of nature.
Thomas Hobbes
Name tow items from Chinda that were traded on the Silk Road
Paper, Compass, Silk, Porcelain
The Suez Canal connects what two bodies of water.
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
This man developed the smallpox vaccine.
Edward Jenner
This explorer used a surprise attack to conquer the Incan Empire
Francisco Pizzaro
This man was pushed off the throne when his second wife had a son.
James II
Created by John Calvin, the idea of faith is revealed at birth and by living a righteous life is known as...
Predestination
Which of the following was not a result of the Reformation?
A. Growth of Secularism
B. Religious Tolerance
C. Individualism
D. Religious Fanaticism
This philosopher wrote the quote, "Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains."
Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Social Contract)
Europeans, especially Britain, established many of these in India.
Trading posts, trade companies
The Sepoy Mutiny in India happened as a result of what?
Animal fat on bullets
This man was responsible for the destruction of the native peoples of Mexico.
The rise of William and Mary to the throne is known as this.
Glorious Revolution
The posting of the 95 Theses signified the birth of the...
Protestant Church
The practice of donating money to the church in exchange for forgiveness of sins.
Indulgences
The Enlightenment fueled revolutions in what two countries?
France and the United States of America
This beautiful architectural work in India was built for the wife of the Emperor.
Taj Mahal
This addictive drug consumed China leading to war with England.
Opium
Luther believed _____________ was the ultimate authority on God.
the Bible
This meeting reaffirmed most Church doctrine and practices.
The Council of Trent
This man's work Two Treatises on Government was heavily borrowed from Thomas Jefferson.
John Locke (life, liberty, property)
Name one item traded in Southern India.
Silks, Spices, gems
This sea captain forced Japan to open its borders to trade.
Commodore Matthew Perry