Age of Exploration
Which country was Columbus trying to find?
India
What was the main reason for the wars?
Religious conflict
Which Italian scientist is famous for his painting "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Which king is most associated with the word "Absolutism"?
Louis XIV
Which building was attacked and destroyed at the beginning of the revolution?
the Bastille
Name one of the famous Renaissance explorers.
Columbus, Magellan, Marco Polo, Vespucci
Where did the war start?
in Prague
Which invention changed how knowledge and ideas were shared?
the printing press
Which castle was built near Paris?
Palace of Versailles
Which king was beheaded during the revolution?
Louis XVI
When did Columbus and his crew arrive in America?
1492
Which two religious groups fought against each other?
Protestants vs Catholics
In which country did the Renaissance start?
Italy
How many estates (Stände) were there?
Three
Who led France after the monarchy was abolished (abgeschafft)?
Robespierre
Which country sponsored the most explorers?
Spain
He was an important military leader during the 30 Years' War.
Wallenstein
Which important philosophy is associated with the Renaissance?
Humanism
Which estate (Stand) paid the most taxes?
the 3rd estate
Which method was used for executions during the revolution?
the guillotine
Which family founded the first banking system?
the Medici
Where were the peace treaties signed?
in Münster (Westfalia)
What is a main belief of Humanism?
Use Reason and Evidence, Not Blind Faith
Treat Every Person With Respect
Stand for Justice and Fairness
What was the name of the economic system before the French Revolution?
Mercantilism
Which important document is the "legacy" of the revolution?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen