ANCIENT CIV
What is the difference between a Primary and Secondary source?
Primary is firsthand (written during the time period)
Secondary is after, not someone who lived during the time
Who was Richard the Lionheart?
A king in England who earned the nickname for his fierce determination.
What does the word “Renaissance” mean?
Rebirth
What were some major causes of the Reformation?
People (also known as protestants) protested catholic doctrines that did not always match the teaching of Scripture.
Were many Ancient Civilizations "Monotheistic" or "Polytheistic"?
Polytheistic
Who took political control of Europe after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?
The Germanic/Barbarian tribes
What were some of the causes of the Renaissance?
Trade links that came from the crusades and made merchants wealthy
Who were the Protestants?
Christians who “protested” wrong doctrines in the catholic Church during the Reformation.
Who was Mansa Musa and what was his legacy?
Mansa Musa was a rich king of Africa (richest man alive!) known for his journey of giving away free money
Why did the Roman Catholic Church grow in importance after the Western Roman Empire collapsed?
The Pope began to call the shots politically as well as spiritually
What was a Patron?
A wealthy supporter of art and scholars.
What false “doctrines” did the Roman Catholic Church teach that led to issues regarding salvation?
Christians who “protested” wrong doctrines in the catholic Church during the Reformation.
Why is the Resurrection of Christ a significant turning point in history?
The bible makes historical claims— , if the resurrection did not happen, being a Christian would be futile.
What was feudalism, and what were the different levels of society?
An economic system where people served the landowners over them
King, Lords, Vassals/knights, Peasants
Who was one of the most influential families during the Renaissance?
The Medici family.
What did Martin Luther state was wrong about the Catholic view of salvation?
Indulgences, penance, things that people ‘do’ could earn forgiveness for sins.
What is the difference between a secular and Christian historian?
A Christian Historian believes God is working out the events of history for His Glory. A Secular Historian relies solely on other reasons for the cause behind historic events.
What was the impact of the Black Death in Europe during this time?
The bubonic plague killed millions of people throughout the world.
What were two of Michelangelo’s key works?
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling and David.
What was the Counter Reformation?
The reaction by the Catholic Church to fight against the Reformation.