Middle Ages and Age of Exploration
How did the Black Death spread to Europe?
Through fleas on rats
What does the term Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Which of the following ideas did the Enlightenment promote?
Individual rights and freedoms
What was the Age of Absolutism?
A period in history characterized by the absolute rule of monarchs
Who came to power in France following the French Revolution?
Napoleon
Who held the most power in the feudal system?
Monarchs
Which influential invention during the Renaissance revolutionized the spread of information?
Printing Press
Before the Enlightenment, what was the primary basis for people's ideas?
Religious beliefs
What is the divine right of kings?
A belief that kings get their power from God
Which European country had the most influence in Latin America during the 18th century?
Spain
How did the Black Death impact the population of Europe?
The population decreased significantly
What was the main issue that Martin Luther addressed in the 95 Theses?
Corruption in the Catholic Church
Which scientific revolution discovery aligns with Enlightenment thinking?
The discovery of the heliocentric model of the solar system
Which king ruled France when the French Revolution began?
Louis XVI
Name two countries that gained independence from European Countries
Haiti
Mexico
Argentina
Chile
Etc.
How did the Columbian Exchange impact the population of the Americas?
The population decreased due to the spread of diseases from Europe
What was the name of the church that Henry VIII established in England?
Church of England
How did salons contribute to the spread of enlightened ideas?
Salons provided a place for intellectuals to share and discuss new ideas.
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period of political instability in France
What was the purpose of the Napoleonic Code?
To create a standardized legal system
What was the Middle Passage?
The route that brought enslaved Africans to America
Humanism is centered around the belief in:
The importance of human reason and potential
How did the Enlightenment ideas spread to different countries?
Through the circulation of books, pamphlets, and correspondence
What were the main causes of the Reign of Terror?
Social inequality and political corruption
Who began Haiti's struggle for independence?
Toussaint Louverture