Unit 1
what is worldview
How we perceive the world around us. It can include ideas of God, society, families, morals,ethics etc.
what where the crusades
were a series of religious wars between Europe and the middle East that centered around being in control of the, “Holy Land.”
who was Christine de Pisan
She was one of very few women to receive a humanist education. She protested how women were portrayed in medieval literature, and argued that men and women should not be judged on the basis of their gender, but on their abilities and virtues
what is heresy and what was the punishment for it
was when a person opposed the teachings of the church.If you were found guilty you could be
A. Excommunicated- kicked out of church
B. Killed
C. Punished in various ways
what is Colonialism
Taking over another country and moving your people into it to make a “colony.” The colony supplies the main country with resources and money.
what is the difference between a merchant and a journeyman
a merchants where people who would trade from town to town and even from country to country and journeyman was someone who had mastered atrade and could train apprentices.
what is usury
The practice of charging interest.
what is the Vernacular
the language commonly spoken by the people who live in that region
who was Martin Luther
Luther was upset with the church and its corruption. In 1517 Luther nailed his famous“Ninety-Five Thesis” criticizing the church.He was then excommunicated and tried with Heresy. He then started his own church.People who supported or agreed with Martin Luther separated and became known as “Protestants”. This time became known as the “Protestant Reformation.” Which meant protestants protested against the church’s refusal to allow “reform” and eventually achieve a “Reformation.”
what was Imperialism
the process of building an empire by taking over other countries and exploiting them.
what is a Serf
someone who could not leave their land and had to work for a noble.
what were city-states
they had their own governments, armies, and controlled their own affairs.This allowed people to keep most of the money they made and spend it to “stimulate” the local economy.
who was Franecsco Petrarch
saw the classical ages of Ancient Rome and Greece as a “golden age”. He is seen as a the father of Humanism and a major figure in the Renaissance. Because of his actions, hundreds on Greek and Roman texts were studied and re-examined.
who is Isabelle D’Este
she became a strong effective leader and helped her son rule Mantua when her husband died.She ruled her society with compassion and was seen as mother who loved all of her citizens, and she was in turn, loved by them.
what is the slave trade
Portuguese became involved in the slave trade in Africa. Brought African slaves to work on sugar plantations on islands in the Atlantic Ocean. During the next three centuries (300 years), Europeans captured and transported millions of Africans to the Americas as slaves. Millions died on route.
what is feudalislm
a system of government where a small group of people control the land and money
who were the Medici family
they were a family of bankers and merchants they would murder there opponents and use there money to take control over the city they also sponsored many artist
what did the statue of David symbolise
overcoming a major obstacle and fighting against anyone who threatened you. It was meant to be a symbol of hope to the people of Florence against the Medici family and anyone who sought to conquer them.
who is Galileo
challenged the cherches theory that earth was the center of the universe.was found guilty of Heresy. He was placed under house arrest and forced to publically deny his findings. His book was banned and he lived the rest of his life at his home.
what did Prince Henry do
The Navigator: founded an explorers club in Portugal.
1. It taught people skills needed for long
voyages.
2. It allowed people to share information
what was the black death
a plague that killed many people
what was the silk-road
was a set of routes that connected Europe and Asia it helped with trading, it helped to exchange ideas and knowledge through international contact.
what is Humanism
a focus on the beauty of life and human beings, which focused on individual talent and skill for the betterment of society.
who is Machiavelli
believed that all people were greedy, ungrateful and solely concerned for their own benefit. And that a leader should rule with an iron fist
what is Mercantilism
The idea of taking all the natural resources and wealth out of a place and using it for yourself.Also, force the place you take over to buy your products.