Why did the nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta in 1215?
They wanted to limit the king's power
100
Petrarch's ideas helped people understand the importance of what?
History, and his ideas have affected education for many years (This is the guy you can thank for being in this class :)
100
According to the church, what was the connection between purgatory and indulgences?
Buying indulgences reduced the time spent in purgatory
100
Which Protestant reformer supported the idea of predestination?
John Calvin
200
What was the importance of Mansa Musa's hajj to Mecca?
He became famous and introduced the world to the Mali Empire.
200
What was the most important result on the Crusades?
Trade and exchange of ideas between Europe and Asia increased.
200
What helped spread Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?
travel, marriage, and printing
200
During the Renaissance, the practices of the Roman Catholic Church did what?
weakened the church's influence.
200
What was an unpopular practice of the Roman Catholic Church?
The sale of indulgences
300
What is the central teaching of Islam?
Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet
300
During the period of Disunion in China, what often happened when different cultures came into contact with each other?
The cultures blended to form a new culture.
300
How did the growth of trade affect map making?
As trade increased, Renaissance scholars used measurements taken by merchants to make accurate maps.
300
Which effect of the Reformation has had the greatest influence on American Society?
A system of government developed in which people could rule themselves.
300
Summarize the Catholic Reformation
The Catholic Church adopted much-needed changes
400
Which way was salt and gold traded in Africa?
alt was carried south while gold was carried north.
400
The efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of what?
Buddhism
400
How are classical and Renaissance statues alike?
Both feature figures with clothing that is still and without motion.
400
Why was the Catholic religion so strong in Spain?
People who were not Catholic were thrown out, converted, or killed.
400
How did Martin Luther spread his ideas and what were his ideas?
He translated the Bible into German
1. He taught that ANYONE could have a direct relationship with God
2. People should base their beliefs on the Bible
3. People do NOT need priests to talk to God
500
How did granting Roman citizenship to conquered people keep the empire strong?
Citizenship in Rome was so highly values that once granted, people remained very loyal.
500
The Viking, Magyar, and the Muslim invasions of Europe directly caused the development of what?
The Feudal system
500
How are the ideas of the Middle Ages and the ideas of the Renaissance different?
Both periods had thinkers who were interested in religion, but Renaissance thinkers were interested in other ideas too.
500
How did the French King make peace between the Huguenots and the Catholics?
The King allowed Protestants to remain in France in certain towns.
500
What was considered the MOST important foundation to the Renaissance?