Diabolical Definitions
Worldview
Inventions and Discoveries
Four C's
Wildcard
100
The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture.
What is Ethnocentrism
100
Prior to the Renaissance, the Dark Ages in Europe had an institution that controlled the majority of all aspects of one's life. This institution was known as the:
What is the Roman Catholic Church
100
This is known as
What is The Columbian Exchange
100
Mr. Henderson was caught parachuting from the top of the Calgary Tower. Afterwards, when interviewed he responded, "I did it for the clout."
This is an example of which of the four C's.
What is Celebrity
100
This King of England started his own religion in order to divorce his first wife.
Who is King Henry VIII
Bonus: What is this Church called?
200
This is the political attitude and actions of a country whose goal is to expand its power and/or its territory.
What is Expansionism
200
Alberta's services largely depend on the revenues from the sale of oil and gas. When the price of oil increases or decreases this is an example of which "Factor of Change"
What is Economic
200
The creation of the Gutenberg Printing Press was what type of "Factor of Change"
What is Technological
200
Mr. Rittinger and Mr. Roflik belong to the Church of STEM. They try incessantly to persuade Mr. Henderson and Mr. Wendell to join.
This is similar to which of the 4 C's
What is Christianity
200
"Human beings can use the power of reason to find truth for themselves"
This quote represents a fundamental belief related to this type of ideology.
What is Humanism
300
The discovery and exploitation of the Americas by Europeans created great wealth throughout Europe.
This is the sense of identity that becomes linked to the achievement of ones own country.
What is Patriotism
300
During the Renaissance, scientific discoveries in the field of Astronomy discovered that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This discovery contradicted the views of the Catholic Church at the time.
This discovery shifted the "Sources of Understanding" continuum from _______ to ______.
What is "Divine" to "Human"
300
This lack of currency in Europe is one of the motivations why explorers attempted to find a sea route to the Orient/East.
What are Gold and Silver
300
Mr. Longmore coached wrestling all winter so he could come upstairs and attack Mr. Wendell. After Mr. Wendell was twisted up like a pretzel, Mr. Longmore took room 208/219 for himself!
This is an example of what
What is Conquest
300
Brazil lies on the East side of the Treaty of Tordesillas. What language will they speak?
What is Portuguese
400
This factor of Change would be described as a significant change in society caused by one individual
What is Biographical
400
After Michelangelo heard his statue, the Pieta, wrongfully credited to another artist he carved his name into the statue. Previously artists who had commissioned works did not take credit for their art.
This represented a shift in the "View of the Good Life" continuum from ______ to ______.
What is "Group Interest" to "Self Interest"
400
This is the process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions
What is the Scientific Method
400
A trade agreement between two countries is an example of this
What is commerce
400
Based on this image, which European country benefited the most from expansionism?
Who is Spain
500
This comes after Expansionism and is defined as the extension of power over a territory and its resources and people, usually by force.
What is Imperialism
500
These were known to have amassed incredible wealth and made all of the political, economic, and cultural decisions for its surrounding territory.
What are City-States
500
The re-discovery of classical works required scholars to convert the language into
What is Vernacular
500
DAILY DOUBLE!
During the Renaissance many Europeans ventured beyond the shores of the continent. Inspired by the drive to spread their religion, gain wealth, as well as fame, this Era, or Age is known as what?
What is the Age of Exploration (or Age of Discovery)
500
These two central beliefs - that the Bible is the central religious authority, and that humans may reach salvation only by their faith and not by their deeds - summarize the entirety of this.
What is the 95 Theses
