The Triumph of Reason
This intellectual era, encompassing Chapter 16 "The Triumph of Reason," is chronologically placed between 1650 and 1800 C.E.
What is the Age of Enlightenment?
The Olmecs, the Mayans, and the Aztecs were three advanced civilizations of this region from 1200 BC to AD 1500.
What is MesoAmerica?
This Russian ruler, known as " the Great" held the throne from 1462–1505.
Who is Ivan the Great?
This country is called the Boot in the Mediterranean Sea.
What is Italy.
This English scientist is often nicknamed the "Father of Modern Science" for championing the scientific method and empiricism.
Who is Francis Bacon?
This famous Italian figure was listed as an inventor during the Renaissance period (1350 to 1600).
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
This event, which aimed to enforce Catholic orthodoxy spanned the years 1478–1834 and stemmed from Spain.
What is the Spanish Inquisition?
The modern day countries of The Czech Republic and Slovakia were once known as this, and "poked" Germany on the map.
What is Czechoslovakia
This Italian astronomer was the first person to use a telescope to observe celestial bodies, proving the imperfection of the sun and moon.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
In 1517, this reformer began the Protestant Reformation by printing the Ninety-Five Theses.
Who is Martin Luther?
The voyages of this explorer to the Caribbean in 1492 mark the beginning of European colonization in the Americas.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
What is the Po River?
This is the scientific law, discovered by Robert Boyle, which states that the smaller a container gas is contained in, the greater the pressure.
What is Boyle's Law?
This famous English Playwright wrote the words " Full fathom Five thy Father lies" during the Renaissance Period.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This spiritual movement occurred from 1517–1618 and included figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin.
What is the Protestant Reformation?
What is Austria?
This Dutch naturalist greatly improved Europe's understanding of biology through her detailed drawings and study of insects.
Who is Mary Sibylla Merian?
The period from 1350 to 1600 C.E. which came after the European Dark ages and saw renewed interest and growth in the arts and sciences.
What is the Renaissance Period.
This group of Spanish explorers and soldiers were active in the Americas from 1519–1550.
Who were the Spanish Conquistadors?
You'll find this country to the east of Austria and south of Slovakia, but don't be confused by it's name: it's had plenty for dinner!
What is Hungary?