Crusades
The Crusaders were from this continent which had been dominated by the Roman Empire
What is Europe
This is a common word used to define the meaning of Renaissance
What is rebirth
Before the printing press books were copied using this method
What is by hand
A piece of paper signed by the Pope reducing your time in Purgatory
What is an Indulgence
The sacking of Constantinople at the hands of the Crusaders would lead to the fall of this Empire
What is the Byzantine Empire
The expansion of this Religion would lead to the capture of Jerusalem and the start of the first Crusade
What is Islam
The Italian Renaissance was influence by a new found appreciation for these ancient cultures. Particularly in regards to writing and art.
Who are the Greeks and Romans
The printing press helped increased this in the process of copying books
What is speed
Luther viewed this as meaningless. He saw its leader and officers as human creations. Corrupt and frequently mistaken.
What is the Roman Catholic Church
A command issued by the Pope removing someone from the church and cutting off their communication with God
What is Excommunication
The end of the Crusades saw an increase of this between the Christian and Muslim world. Responsible for the introduction of new spices into Europe
What is trade
This concept emphasized the importance of Human thought and physical form. Placed higher value on Human importance rather than divinity (God)
What is Humanism
The printing press helped impact the spread of this revolutionary monk's ideas in the form of articles, pamphlets, posters, and cartoons.
Who is Martin Luther
Luthers translation of this book form Latin to German allowed many to read it themselves for the first time.
What is the Bible
Luther argued this type of "Liberty" was a spiritual concept not meant to promote equality for serfs
What is "Christian Liberty"
The end of the Crusades saw the creation of private military groups such as this famous organization of Knights featured in the Assassin Creed video games
What is the Knights Templar
These locations were considered industrial power houses. The tremendous wealth they gained funded the rebirth of art and literature.
What are the Italian city states
Gutenberg inspired by Chinese "Block Printing" made this change to the letter block
What are interchangeable metal blocks
How Luther believed Christians could achieve salvation in the Kingdom of Heaven
What is "salvation through faith alone"
This Crusade was comprised of peasants, serfs, and lowly knights. Inexperienced, they were quickly defeated.
What is the "Peoples Crusade"
The Third Crusade was resolved by a treaty. A treaty which helped protect this type of religious travel between these Religious worlds
What is a pilgrimage
What are Rings and Necklaces
Major reason(s) for Princes, Kings, and Lords to break from the Roman Catholic Church
What is land, taxes, & greater authority/power
This religious principle, representing one of the major pillars of Islam, involved wealthy Muslims giving away a portion of their salary to the poor.
What is Zakat