The Age Of Exploration
What were three reasons for exploration?
Gold, God, Glory
What technological advancement greatly facilitated long-distance trade/travel during the late Middle Ages
The Compass
What pull factors attracted people to settle in the medieval West African Kingdom of Mali?
Access to gold and salt
How did the Crusades leave a lasting impact on tensions between different religions?
It created years of hostility between Christian and Muslim religions.
What was the ultimate goal for either side during Crusades
To keep the best trade routes for their side
What was the negative impact of global interactions during the Age of Exploration and Colonization?
The enslavement and death of large numbers of indigenous and African populations
An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the
The division of the people of Europe into many Christian denominations
What is Human Environmental Interaction?
The study of how people interact with their environment to meet their needs
the Renaissance in Europe marked a period of renewed interest in:
Classical thinking, art, and scientific inquiry
The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 was a significant event in Medieval Europe because it:
Limited the power of the king and guaranteed certain rights to the nobility
What was the Colombian Exchange?
Where the Old and New Worlds came into contact with each other, as they exchanged goods and resources.
Why did the people of the Protestant Reformation challenge the authority of the Catholic Church in Europe during the 16th century?
Protestants believed the Catholic Church was no longer properly serving the interest of Christians
How did West African trade contribute to cultural diffusion?
The trade routes helped with the spread of ideas, languages, and religion
What impact did the printing press have on cultural diffusion during the Renaissance?
It accelerated the spread of information and facilitated cultural exchange
Who Were Mesoamerican civilizations
Olmec, Maya, and Aztec
What is innovation?
The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products
What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on European society?
It sparked intellectual curiosity and advancements in technology
Why did so many people participate in the First Crusade?
The Pope promised those who went all of their sins would be forgiven
The Renaissance in Europe marked a period of renewed interest in
How did the Aztecs change their environment to meet their needs?
Building artificial islands on freshwater lakes to grow crops
Which country was the first to send explorers in search of Asia?
Portugal
Classical thinking, art and scientific inqury
What Were The 95 Theses
propositions for debate concerned with the question of indulgences - Martin Luthers arguement
What kind of art developed during the medieval period
Early Medieval Art In Europe Grew Out Of The Artistic Heritage Of The Roman Empire And The Idol Traditions Of The Early Christian Church (Religious Art)
The fall of the Roman Empire after centuries of European rule resulted in:
Collapse of centralized authority leading to a period of chaos and insecurity which led to the system of Feudalism