Artwork
Revolutions
Key Figures
World Wars
Miscellaneous
100
What was the main belief governing the European Renaissance? Who founded this concept and why is it significant?
Humanism is the idea or belief system that placed heavy emphasis on individual people/humans. This is different from secularism, as it veered away from the divine and, instead, focused on the mundane (everyday life).
100
Describe the set-up of the French Revolution. How many social classes were there? Which social class was upset?
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Rising tensions and poverty throughout France. The third Estate was being taken advantage of and overly taxed. Estates General meeting was held, which later led to the Tennis Court Oath
3 - First, Second, and Third Estates
Third Estate, Bourgeoisie
100
Francesco Petrarch
Founder of Humanism, Poet, Essayist
Renaissance Period
100
What were the 1920s like for Germany: politically, socially, and economically?
Poor, the Treaty of Versailles had weakened their economy, people were upset, and tensions were high. Germany was ruled underneath the Weimer Republic at this time. This government was based on democratic principles but was not powerful.
100
Who is John Calvin?
Protestant Reformation, established Calvinism, a sect of Christianity based on Pre-Desination
200
Name this artwork and how you know that it is this form of art.
Rococo.
Light, flowery, flowy, romantic, peaceful, and idyllic.
200
Why was Haiti a highly contested region during the 15th-19th centuries?
It had fertile land and was rich in resources. It was primarily used for sugar cane but was later used to produce other cash crops as well.
200
Otto von Bismarck
Chancellor of German Reich and helped to unify Germany in the late 1800s. Was a main figure involved in the Franco-Prussian war. Stabilized Germany's economy.
200
What economic event set the stage for World War II at the end of the 1920's?
The Great Depression.
200
Explain the Congress of Vienna.
It was a meeting of European leaders following Napoleon's downfall in France. It was meant to restructure the area after Napoleon was exiled. It also balanced out power in the region.
300
What form of art is this called? How do you know that it is this style of art?
Dada art.
Ready-made materials, nonsensical, abstract, and focus on the mundane (everyday).
300
How did the American Revolution influence later revolutions?
It inspired other countries to rise up against tyranny and oppression. It made other countries desire to create their own written constitutions and put Enlightenment ideas into effect: John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Hobbes, etc. It also motivated countries to push for unalienable rights for their people: land, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
300
Toussaint Louverture
The main leader in the Haitian Revolution. An affranchis individual, who helped lead the Haitian Revolution. He quickly became a highly respected individual and is known to many as a hero. He was later imprisoned by Napoleon in a sabotaged plot to end the uprising in Haiti. He died while imprisoned in the French Alps.
300
What reason did Adolf Hitler give for expanding Germany's territory during the 1930s?
Nationalism--bringing all Germans together under one government and state
300
Distinguish between fascism, communism, absolute monarchism, and republics.
N/A
400
What style is this artwork? How do you know that?
Baroque.
Dark colors, religious figures/focus, and dramatic.
400
"Terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible"
- Maximilien de Robespierre
How does this quote relate to the Committee of Public Safety and the French Revolution?
- Guillotine usage
- Fear of counterrevolutionaries
- Dismantling of monarchy and leadership
400
Olympe de Gouges
Known by many as the first feminist in modern history. Olympe de Gouges wrote The Declaration of the Rights of Women (1791). This document argued for women and young girls to receive equal opportunities and protections under the law. Unfortunately, since Olympe was viewed as a radical, she was killed during the Reign of Terror.
400
Which two countries allowed Germany to gain so much power leading up to World War II?
Britain and France
400
What is the Anglican Church?
The Church of England was created by King Henry VIII after he cut ties with the Roman Catholic Church in Rome. This church places the Monarch of England at the head. All of the traditions are based on Catholicism.
500
What form of art is this in? How do you know that?
Neo-Classical.
Reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman figures, older weaponry, focus on militarism, and presenting the divine in relation to the people.
500
Which country helped the Patriots defeat the British in the American Revolutionary War?
What is France?
500
Louis XIV
"the Sun King"
- Took over for his father at five years old and immediately had to deal with 'The Fronde'
- Followed Divine Right and established an absolute monarchy for himself
- Expanded the Palace of Versailles
- Revoked the Edict of Nantes
500
What country is Normandy Beach on?
Normandy
500
Which three Italian figures helped unify Italy at the end of the 1800s?
Who are Camillo di Cavour, Giuseppe Mazzini, Giuseppe Garibaldi?