Major Religions
What are the three major monotheistic religions?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
During what century did the Black Death spread across Europe?
The 14th century.
Who challenged the Catholic Church and helped begin the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther.
What major city did the Ottoman Empire capture in 1453?
Constantinople.
What were the three major motivations for European exploration?
God, Gold, and Glory.
What does it mean for a religion to be monotheistic?
It believes in one God.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth.
What document did Martin Luther write in 1517?
The 95 Theses.
What was Constantinople later renamed?
Istanbul.
Christopher Columbus sailed for what country in 1492?
Spain.
Who founded Buddhism, and what two major teachings are associated with Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama; the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Explain how the Black Death contributed to the weakening of the feudal system.
The population decline caused a shortage of workers. The worker shortage caused wages to increase and helped weaken the feudal system.
What Catholic Church practice was criticized during the Protestant Reformation?
The selling of indulgences.
What title was given to the ruler of the Ottoman Empire?
Sultan.
What important accomplishment is associated with Vasco da Gama?
He found a sea route to India
What three important beliefs from your notes are associated with Hinduism?
Karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
What was humanism, and what did it emphasize?
Humanism was a Renaissance way of thinking that emphasized the importance of individuals and human potential.
Which English king created the Anglican Church?
King Henry VIII.
What important economic routes did the Ottoman Empire control?
Important trade routes connecting Europe and Asia.
What was significant about Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?
His expedition completed the first voyage around the world.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share what major religious characteristic? Explain what that characteristic means.
They are monotheistic religions, meaning they believe in one God.
Why was Johannes Gutenberg's printing press an important development during the Renaissance?
It allowed ideas and information to spread more quickly throughout Europe.
Explain how the printing press contributed to the Protestant Reformation.
The printing press allowed Reformation ideas to spread quickly throughout Europe.
Explain why controlling trade routes between Europe and Asia made the Ottoman Empire powerful.
Controlling the routes gave the Ottoman Empire influence over the movement of goods between Europe and Asia, increasing its economic and political importance.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and people between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.