Medieval Period
Disease that wiped out 1/3 of the population in Europe and close to 200 million people worldwide.
What is the Bubonic Plague/Black Death
TRUE OR FALSE: The Spanish had larger forces when the conquered the Aztecs.
FALSE
Rebirth in French
Renaissance
The Father of the Reformation
Martin Luther
Who is a good example of a Renaissance Man and why?
Leonardo da Vinci or others; because they excel at many different areas of study.
It shows the power and influence that Catholic Church has on politics in Europe.
Where was Zheng He from and why was he important?
He was Chinese and he led several overseas voyages.
If Machiavelli was to become a teacher, what subject would he probably teach?
Political Science (Politics)
How did the Gutenberg printing press help the Protestant movement?
It allowed the protestant message to spread throughout Europe very quickly.
What is humanism?
Focus on individuals rather than religious affairs
Who contributed to the spread of the Black Plague between Asia and Europe?
Trade Merchants
Who is often credited with being the first person to circumnavigate the world?
Ferdinand Magellan.
What are some examples of vernacular languages?
English, Italian, German, French, etc.
What were the 95 theses?
A list of complaints against the Catholic Church
British king who founded the Church of England
King Henry VIII
The Hundred Years War was fought by which two countries?
England & France
Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India. What route did he take?
He sailed from Portugal down around the southern tip of Africa and into the Indian Ocean until he reached India.
In which book is the quote "it is better for a ruler to be feared than loved" in?
The Prince
Document that forgives your sins
Indulgence
Church founded by Queen Elizabeth I that mixes Protestantism and Catholicism
Anglican Church
Describe some characteristics of a feudal society
- Based on Loyalty & Service
- Serfs
- Decentralized Govt
Spanish King and Queen that led the Reconquista and funded most of these overseas voyages.
Ferdinand & Isabella
What does a patron of the arts do?
Financially supports artists.
John Calvin believed that God has already decided whether or not you're going to Heaven since the day you're born. What is that belief called?
Predestination
Who was the scientist that discovered the heliocentric system (sun is in the middle of solar system and planets revolve around it)
Nicolaus Copernicus