A Monk and Teacher who wrote The 95 Theses in 1517 and began the Reformation.
Who was Martin Luther?
100
major shift in thinking between 1500 and 1700, in which modern science emerged as a new way of gaining knowledge about the natural world
What is the Scientific Revolution?
100
What is the meaning of enlightenment?
To give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to
100
On July 4, 1776, the colonies in North America declared their what from England?
What is their independence
100
What does the word Renaissance mean?
What is rebirth?
200
-corrupt church leaders (living lavishly)
-Pope and Church to busy
-not helping people get into heaven (spiritual duties)
What are the causes of the Reformation?
200
This invention measured the angle of the stars above the horizon
What is an astrolabe
200
What is the Enlightenment also known as?
What is the age of reason?
200
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence was?
Who is Thomas Jefferson
200
Patrons spent money on Artists because....
what is to glorify themselves and God?
300
Arguments written by Martin Luther against the Catholic church. They were posted on October 31, 1517.
What is the 95 theses?
300
2 sources of knowledge before Scientific Revolution
1. The Bible and religious teachings
2. Works of classical thinkers
300
What did most Philosophes view god as?
Who is the creator?
300
The first government of the United States operated under the ?
What is Articles of Confederation
300
Spiritual is the meaning of this word
What is Specular?
400
A way to remove sin by paying the Catholic church money. Payments took the place of acts or deeds. This practice began to be seen as a corrupt way for the church to raise money.
What is Indulgences?
400
a belief in reason and logic as the primary paths to knowledge
What is rationalism
400
What was Montesquieu's stance on slavery?
it was unnatural and evil.
400
The declaration begins with an echo of this mans belief in natural law and human rights when it states "all men are created equal."
Who is John Locke
400
During this period, England and France were ruled by this type of ruler?
What is a Monarch
500
15th century invention which revolutionized the ability to print information which in turn affected the speed of the spread of information itself.
What is The Printing Press?
500
This man developed the geocentric theory that placed the Earth at the center of the universe.
Who was Aristotle
500
What were some of the natural rights that Locke said belonged to the people?
Right to life, liberty, and property.
500
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson wrote this book that clearly emphasizes the need for people to use common sense and reason.
What is Poor Richard's Almanack
500
This type of mapmaking became more scientific during the Renaissance?