Vocabulary
a product that is brought into a country from somewhere else
import
America was rediscovered in _____________.
1492
John Locke believed in three basic freedoms: Life, liberty, and...
property
This Italian man rediscovered America in the 15th century
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
A play with a sad ending
tragedy
The German Peasant's War happened in the summer of ________________.
1525
Thomas Hobbes lived through which terrible war in Europe?
English Civil War
He painted the Mona Lisa and other famous works.
Leonardo da Vinci
This sweet drink originated with the Indians of Central America.
hot chocolate
A large farm, often worked with slave labor
plantation
The French Revolution happened in ______________.
1789
What did Francis Bacon invent that was so important?
The Scientific Method
This is the only draft (working animal) that was native to the New World
llama
A ship used for long sailing voyages
caravel
The Printing press was invented in Europe.
1440
What did Voltaire compare God to?
a clock-maker
This man came up with Separation of Powers Theory
Montesqieu
Which European country was the first to send explorers out and control trade?
Portugal (Portuguese)
To change an institution
reform
Martin Luther nailed up his Theses in this year.
Which branch of government carries out laws, according to Montesqieu?
Executive
This person said "It is better to be Feared than Loved."
Niccolo Machiavelli
Originally, the Spanish sent explorers to go around the world to India so that they could trade these.
Spices