Unit 1
(Religions)
(Religions)
What core belief is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Also what is that called)
Belief in a single, all-powerful God.
Why did Renaissance society begin celebrating personal accomplishments?
Humanism placed value on individual creativity and achievement.
In what way did Enlightenment thinkers promote new ways of understanding the world?
By encouraging logical reasoning over unquestioned tradition.
Why did factory workers begin organizing protests and strikes in the 1800s?
They wanted to push for safer conditions and fairer wages.
What percent of a Jellyfish's body is water
95%
How can studying major world religions help better understand today’s world events?
It helps understand why different cultures act and think differently.
How did the Renaissance contribute to the development of modern thinking?
It promoted observation, scientific experimentation, and human-centered inquiry.
Why did Enlightenment thinkers argue that rulers should be accountable to the public?
Because political power is granted by the people.
What caused governments to begin improving sewer systems and waste management during the Industrial Revolution?
Public pressure grew as disease spread in overcrowded areas.
What food was the first to be grown in space?
Potatoes
How have world religions such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism shaped the development of ancient and modern societies?
They shaped governments, cultural traditions, and social expectations.
What Renaissance development still shapes modern classrooms?
A focus on critical thinking and non-religious learning
According to democratic principles, who is the ultimate source of political authority?
The citizens/people
What major benefit did industrial factories provide to manufacturers?
Lower-cost mass production of goods.
What is the name of the Monopoly man?
Uncle Pennybags or Milburn Pennybags
Which belief is commonly shared across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?
All people should practice non-violence toward living beings. (Ahimsa)
What does Machiavelli argue about maintaining control as a leader (Hint: The Prince)?
Fear is a more reliable way to ensure obedience.
According to Enlightenment thinkers, why are governments formed?
To protect citizens’ rights.
How did inventions like the steam engine encourage economic expansion?
They allowed faster movement of goods and people, stimulating growth.
What part of the body do butterflies taste with
their feet
How did Hindu beliefs contribute to the development of India’s traditional social structure?
By reinforcing a caste system based on duty and birth.
What technological development of the Renaissance greatly increased the spread of new ideas?
The invention of the printing press.
Which events reflected Enlightenment challenges to traditional power structures?
Revolutionary movements in Europe and the Americas.
What was a major outcome of European nations competing for overseas territories?
Rapid expansion of European empires worldwide.
What is the national animal of Scotland
A Unicorn