Ancient Greece and Rome
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What is the term for the “belief that there is only one God”?
Monotheistic
There are three popular religions in India: ___________, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Buddhism
What does “Renaissance” mean in French?
Rebirth
What is William Harvey known for discovering?
The anatomical functions of the heart
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
What is polytheism?
Belief in many gods
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What city was known as the center of the Renaissance Period?
Florence
Luther protested the Church because they were selling ___________ - known as a pardon releasing a person the penalty of sin.
Indulgences
What is mythology?
Stories told to explain natural events
Prince Siddhartha sat under a tree for 40 days and 40 nights to become "the enlightened one" and start what religion?
Buddhism
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
What intellectual movement focused on potential and achievements?
Humanism
Known as the “Father of Modern Science”, he made major contributions to astronomy which included improving the telescope. Who was he?
Galileo Galilei
Which nation creation democracy?
Ancient Greece
How many waves of crusades were there?
4
What was the name of the one dynasty in Japan?
Yamato
What two ancient areas influenced the Renaissance?
Greece and Rome
How many laws of Physics did Isaac Newton come up with?
3
What were the names of the twins who, according to myth, founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What is the title given to Hindu leader?
Guru
Confucianism a belief founded in ancient Asia that focuses on _______?
Good Moral Character
Worldly Pleasures suggested that humans could enjoy life without offending, who?
God
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg