Middle Ages
What disease wiped out a third of the population?
Black Death.
Who are the two explorers?
Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan.
What century are we in?
21st century (2001-2100 AD).
What is the main purpose to study history?
To rescue certain good, provocative and inspiring ideas that have been lost in the past.
What year did the Coronavirus begin?
2019.
What did the people think was the cause of the Black Death?
A punishment from God for their sins from the devil.
Why did Christopher Columbus explore the globe?
Gold, glory and god.
When was it last a new decade?
Saturday, January 1, 2011.
What was the purpose of humanism?
To create a universal man whose person combined intellectual and physical excellence and who was able to function honorably in virtually any situation.
What was the cause of the Coronavirus?
A flight.
Who had the best hygiene?
The Jews.
Why did Ferdinand Magellan explore the globe?
To find a western route to the Moluccas and trade for spices.
When will the turn of the Decade be?
Friday, January 1, 2021.
What does the term "Machiavellian" mean?
English vernacular as a pejorative term refers to an individual who will stop at nothing to maintain power.
How do you prevent the Coronavirus?
Do the Five to Prevent the Coronavirus: Wash hands often, Cough or sneeze in your elbow, Avoid touching your face, Stand 6 feet apart, Stay home if you feel sick.
What was the cause of the Black Death?
The fleas from rats.
How did Ferdinand Magellan's voyage change the world?
Magellan had alienated members of the Portuguese court and like Columbus he found no backing for his proposed trip there.
Why do people think it was a New Decade from 2019-2020?
Because the last two digits of the year have changed.
What were two other examples of applications of Machiavelli's theories in today's world?
The first rule is that you never lose any of your shareholders' money. The second rule was that you never break rule number one.
How long after the spread of the Coronavirus did the quarantine begin?
Three months.
How do you prevent the Black Death?
Never feed squirrels, chipmunks or other rodents and never touch sick or dead rodents. Don't walk or camp near rodent burrows. Wear long pants tucked into socks or boot tops to prevent flea bites. Use insect repellent (containing the chemical DEET) on skin and clothing, especially socks and pant cuffs. Keep wild rodents out of homes, trailers, and outbuilding, and away from pets.
What were two immediate results of Columbus' discovery that created long-standing incorrect names in the Americas?
The islands Columbus explored became known for all posterity as the West Indies. The native inhabitants of the entire hemisphere became collectively known as the Indians.
Why is 2021 the turn of the New Decade?
Because the Christian Era began in the year 1 AD.
In conclusion, as the video suggests that our society today could pay better tribute to the renaissance?
Forgive one another for our frailties, and focus on our potential while there is still time.
How do you treat the Coronavirus?
There is currently no cure for the coronavirus.