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Who founded the Ottoman Empire?
Osman I
Where did the Renaissance begin and what does it mean?
It began in Italy and it means "re-birth"
Which Europeans started exploring new places?
Portuguese and Spanish explorers
In which language was the Bible written before the reformation?
Latin
Define "positive"
Having a good effect
Which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Who ruled Florence in the 1400's?
The Medici family.
Who was the explorer to sail around the tip of Africa for the first time?
Bartholomew Diaz
What were "indulgences"?
pieces of paper that promised people forgiveness for their sins.
Define "masterpiece"
A great work of art
Who were the Janissaries?
Christian boys that were taken from their families in Eastern Europe and trained to become members of the Sultan's personal army.
Name the person who invented the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
What was the main goal of the European explorations?
They wanted to find a faster way to reach India and trade for spices.
What was the Ninety Five Theses and who wrote it?
Martin Luther wrote it and it says that it was wrong for the church to sell indulgences.
Define "conscience"
Inner feelings about what is right or wrong
Why was it significant for the Ottoman empire to conquer Europe?
Because it was a holy war. By taking Rome (where the pope lived) they could eliminate Christianity and spread the Ottoman empire and Islam.
Name three things Leonardo Da Vinci did
1. He painted the Mona Lisa.
2. Designed models that looked like a tank and a helicopter.
3. Drew pictures of the human body.
Which modern country was the Aztec Empire?
Which modern country was the Inca Empire?
Aztec - Mexico
Inca - Peru
What church did the followers of Martin Luther start?
The Protestant Church
Define "sophisticated"
Refined; Cultured
What were some positive influences from the Ottoman invasions?
Michelangelo was a well-known artist who...
painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
Describe the discovery of America
Teacher's discretion
(the best and most detailed answer wins)
What were two big changes that were brought by the Reformation?
The Church was divided into Catholic and Protestant. The Bible was translated in German and became available to everyone in Europe thanks to the Printing press.