Renaissance
Where did the Renaissance start?
Italy
Who did not like the Reformation?
The Catholic Church.
What are the 4 G's? Motives for exploration.
Gold
God
Glory
Gadgets
What was unique about the Aztec religion?
Human Sacrifice
What are the three major monotheistic religions?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
The Renaissance is a rebirth of what two cultures?
Roman and Greek
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who were two Native American Civilizations that we learned about?
Incas
Aztecs
What invention helped spread Reformation and Renaissance Ideas?
Printing Press
What is India's social hierarchy called? Who is at the bottom of it?
Caste System
Untouchables
What does secular mean?
Secular refers to things that are not religious or spiritual.
What are the causes of the Reformation? Give an example.
Corruption in the Catholic Church. Many people were disillusioned with the Catholic Church due to its wealth, political power, and practices like the sale of indulgences
What is the Columbian Exchange?
transfer of plants, animals, diseases, culture, and ideas between the Old World and the New World following Columbus's voyages.
Name 4 European Countries that explored the New World.
England
France
Portugal
Spain
Dutch
What city is holy to all three major monotheistic religions?
Jerusalem
What is Humanism?
a philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings. It focuses on human potential and achievements, prioritizing reason and evidence over supernatural beliefs.
What is the significance of the Reformation?
It led to the permanent division of Western Christianity into Catholicism and Protestantism, ending centuries of religious unity.
What are two effects of the Columbian exchange?
Europe Population Grows. Longer life. Grows Economy. Less farmers/Industrialization
Native American Population dies.
African slave trade starts.
Where was Martin Luther From?
Germany
What two religions believe in reincarnation?
Hinduism and Buddhism
How did the Renaissance hurt the church?
Humanism's emphasis on human achievement and secularism's focus on worldly matters shifted attention away from the church's central role in daily life. People began to question traditional doctrines and look for answers outside of God.
What is the Ninety-five Theses?
It was a formal complaint against the sale of indulgences and other perceived abuses of the Catholic Church.
What year did Columbus find America?
What country founded his journey?
What modern day country did he land in?
1492
Spain
Haiti
What was the name of the Spanish conquistador who took over the Incas?
Francisco Pizarro
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
No one