The Basics of History
What is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs?
History
A firsthand account or original document created during a historical period.
Primary Source
The Renaissance began in which century?
14th century
A famous Renaissance artist and inventor, creator of the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo da Vinci
What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
To find new trade routes to Asia.
Who are the professionals who study history?
Historians
A document or interpretation created after a historical event by someone who did not experience it firsthand.
Secondary Source
In which country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
The author of "The Prince," a political treatise
Niccolò Machiavelli
Who was the Portuguese explorer credited with sailing around the southern tip of Africa?
Vasco da Gama
Why is it Important to Study History?
To understand our present. asking questions to our past.
A diary entry, a letter, or a photograph.
Primary Source
Name a major Italian city-state that was a center of Renaissance culture.
Florence
A renowned Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect who painted the Sistine Chappel.
Michelangelo
Which Italian explorer sailed for Spain and is famous for his voyages to the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
How is Time Divided for Historical Study?
Into periods, such as prehistoric, ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary.
A textbook, a biography, or a historical documentary
Secondary Source
What economic factors contributed to the Renaissance?
The rise of trade and commerce
Major family that became patron of multiple artists and writers of the Renaissance in Florence, Italy.
Medici family
Which technological advancements made long-distance sea voyages possible during the Age of Exploration?
The caravel and the astrolabe
What is the difference between historical fact and historical interpretation?
Historical facts are verifiable events, while historical interpretations are explanations and analyses of these facts.
What is the importance of distinguishing between primary and secondary sources?
Primary sources offer direct evidence of historical events, while secondary sources provide interpretations and analysis of these events.
What intellectual movement inspired the Renaissance?
Humanism
A scientist who challenged the traditional view, or theory, of the universe.
Nicolaus Copernicus
What was the name of the dominions of the Spanish empire in the Americas, founded in the early-1500s?
The Viceroyalty of New Spain