Crusades
Which two religions influenced the Crusades?
Islam and Christianity
What was the code practiced in Japan by samurai warriors?
Bushido
What is the Renaissance?
Rebirth of Greek & Roman ideas
What is an Indulgence?
to be forgiven for sin's committed by buying a document
What does the quote below infer about a "Renaissance Man"?
"The knowledge of all things is possible"
A Renaissance Man tries to learn as many things as he can
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims
After becoming king, who brought feudalism to England?
William the Conqueror
How did the Black Plague arrive in Italy?
on ships traveling from Asia
What group met for over 20 years to reform the Roman Catholic Church?
The Council of Trent
What does the quote mean concerning feudalism?
"In democracy it's your vote that counts; In feudalism it's your count that votes"
Peasants have no control over their own lives
What was the purpose of the Reconquista?
to retake Spain from the Muslims
Who would be considered a vassal in Europe?
*hint there are 2 answers*
knights and lesser lords
What does it mean to be a Renaissance Man?
you learn as much as you can and get as good as you can with all of them
What was the event that was considered the starting point of the Protestant Reformation?
the nailing of the 95 Theses
What does the following quote mean regarding the printing press and the Reformation?
"The Reformation was cradled in the printing-press, and established by no other instrument"
The printing press help bring about the Reformation
What cultural role did the Roman Catholic Church play in peoples lives during the Middle Ages?
it gave them a common bond and offered them stability
Which religion/belief system influenced Japanese art?
Zen Buddhism and Shintoism
Name three ways the printing press helped European society?
ideas could be spread more rapidly
literacy rates increased in many religions
books were written in the vernacular
Why did Luther disapprove of the actions of the Roman Catholic Church?
he disagreed with the sale of indulgences
What religion/philosphy best matches the ideology of the following quote?
"There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself."
Zen Buddhism
What was the long-term effect of the Crusades?
trade and demand for goods from the East increased
Name 2 differences and 2 similarities in Fuedual Japan & Fuedal Europe
answers may vary
How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?
They emphasized the importance of the individual
Who are considered to be the influential people of the Reformation and Counter Reformation?
Luther, Calvin, and Knox
"Christians, hasten to help your brothers in the East, for they are being attacked. Arm for the resuce of Jerusalem under your captain. Wear his cross as your badge. If you are killed your sins will be pardoned"
Explain why so many Europeans would want to go and fight in the crusades.
They wanted to get into heaven